Friends and relatives of chicken addicts don't always "get" the whole chicken thing- let's give them a little help this holiday season by suggesting some chicken-related items that we would love to find under the tree this year. Some of my favs are listed, but if you think I missed any, let me know!

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The following photo presentation pairs images depicting embryo development from the inside, with my own photos of candled eggs throughout the 21 chicken egg incubation period.

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Fresh Eggs Daily®: Flock Block Knock Off - Homemade Chicken Boredom Buster Winter Treat

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Sprouting Grains for Chickens: Easy, quick, nutritious & inexpensive!

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The Chicken Chick®: Make a Cookie Tin Waterer Heater. Under $10, & 10 minutes!

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The thought of surviving winter with chickens doesn't have to be intimidating. There are really only two things that are critical to a backyard flock in cold temperatures: access to water and a dry coop. Actively planning to ensure both is the key to cold weather survival with chickens. When best coop management practices for good ventilation and waste handling are already in effect, bracing for winter's bite shouldn't require much effort.

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Flock Block Substitute Recipe. Healthy Boredom Buster for Chickens

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Many sources recommend culling (aka: physically removing or killing) an egg eating chicken from the flock, but I do not believe that culling an egg-eater is necessary. While it is a difficult habit to break, is not impossible to overcome with some easily implemented strategies.

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A safer alternative to dangerous heat lamps in the chicken coop in extreme temperatures.

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Heat lamps make me nervous, they always have. Every year, news stories recount tales of homes and chicken coops burning down as a result of a heat lamp. Whether from falling, being knocked over, swinging into contact with a flammable object or a bird or loose feather flying up into it, the traditional heat lamp is a fire hazard even when vigilantly employed.

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Without electricity to the coop, traditional waterers require changing frequently throughout the day to prevent freezing. They should be emptied or removed at dusk and returned to the flock first thing in the morning. (not the most efficient system, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do)

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Deep litter can be a time saver for chicken-keepers who use traditional types of litter, but it can also be a health hazard to the flock when implemented incorrectly. If choosing to employ the built-up litter method, it should be well understood and properly managed.

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Keeping eggs clean in the nest box is a critical step in egg safety and it's not difficult to achieve.

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Bales of straw or hay should not be placed inside the chicken coop as insulation. Mold and fungus can grow inside the bales and create a respiratory disaster area inside the coop, in particular, Aspergillosis (brooder pneumonia). Far better to have a cold coop than sick chickens.

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BUMBLEFOOT in Chickens: Causes & treatment. **WARNING: Graphic Photos**

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Landscape Gardening with Chickens- it IS Possible!

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Sprouting Grains for Chickens: Easy, healthy & inexpensive!

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The Cost of Setting up a Homestead - I wish I could say that homesteading is an inexpensive way to live, but in all reality the initial start-up costs can be very expensive, but the reward is by far the most satisfying thing we have ever done! #homesteading

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Old Fashion Thanksgiving - Keep it Simple - As Thanksgiving approaches, I find myself wondering how our ancestors celebrated Thanksgiving. #thanksgiving #livingsimple

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Chickens fare much better in cold temperatures than in hot weather due to their unique physiology and ability to regulate their body temperatures, but they still need our help to create the ideal environment in which to survive winter.

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When assembling a new flock of chickens, the enormous array of breeds available to choose from can be intimidating, but it's important to make an informed decision about breeds in order to avoid disappointment for the chicken keeper as well as unnecessary challenges for the chickens. Some breeds do not fare well in certain climates, some are not a good choice for young children, some produce fewer eggs than others, etc. Below are some of the basic factors to consider in selecting breeds.

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Committing time and resources to rehabilitating injured or imperfect livestock that costs pennies to replace does not make good economic sense in large poultry operations. Economics and practicality tend not to dictate pet chicken care, however. Pet chickens can be rehabilitated when they are injured, can live happy, high-quality lives with certain genetic imperfections and can be wonderful companion animals with the dedication and love of their caretakers.

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Droppings boards are essentially shelves designed to collect chicken poop deposited overnight. Backyard chickens spend most of their waking hours outside the coop, either ranging freely outside the run or wandering around inside an enclosed run, which means that droppings inside the coop accumulate primarily overnight underneath the roosts. Utilizing droppings boards to collect those droppings is a simple and effective method for keeping the coop largely poop-free.

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Protecting a flock against predators is one of the biggest challenges a backyard chicken keeper faces. The best offense is a good defense and knowing the basics of coop security is essential to keeping chickens safe from harm. The following are my best recommendations for predator-proofing chickens based on my experiences.

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Chicken Saddles & Chicken Diapers. You may be surprised to know that you are more likely than not to need them if you keep chickens.

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Integrating New Chickens into the Flock: "The Playpen Method"

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Chickens are vulnerable to pecking during a period of feather re-growth due to the visible presence of blood in the newly emerging pin feathers.

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Chicken first aid kit essentials and emergency facility preparedness.

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Chicken Resources Directory

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Chicken Coop Bedding: Sand, the Litter Superstar

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