Should you feed egg shells to chickens?
Feeding egg shells to chickens Some poultry keepers feed their chickens crushed egg shells. But why? And are egg shells …
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Six Unexpected Benefits of Having Chickens
The Benefits of Keeping Backyard Chickens
Backyard chickens are more than just a source of fresh eggs. They contribute signi…
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How much do chickens cost? The economics of keeping chickens
Do chickens save you money?
With rising petrol prices and a soaring cost of living, it is no wonder that many Australians a…
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How to Dye Easter Eggs
Dying Easter Eggs
When I was a kid, we used to dye colourful Easter eggs every year to use as decorations and for Easter eg…
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How to get bigger eggs from your chickens – egg weight and size
Egg weight
The size of a chicken egg is measured by weight. That's why a carton of eggs from the supermarket has a minimum …
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Is Your Chicken Laying Tiny Eggs?
Tiny Eggs: The Beginning or the End?
If you’ve had chickens for a while, you will have gone out to collect the eggs only to…
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Is Cracked Corn Good for Chickens
Is cracked corn good for chickens?
There is no simple answer to the question, 'Is cracked corn good for chickens?' The an…
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How to trap a fox
Fox problems in the chicken coop
Part of being a good chicken owner is protecting your birds from predators like foxe…
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Sour Crop in Chickens - Symptoms and Treatment
Sour crop in chickensChicken's crop, or craw, is a vital part of a chicken’s digestive system, and when it goes wrong, it can…
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