The New Rat Bait Rules: How to Bait Legally Around a Chicken Coop
Most people who keep backyard chickens have no idea that Australia’s rat bait rules were rewritten this year. In March …
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Respiratory Illness in Chickens: Symptoms, Causes & What To Do
Respiratory Illness in Chickens: Symptoms, Causes & What To Do
Chickens are naturally noisy — clucking, squawking a…
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Shell Grit for Chickens: Why Your Hens Need It and How to Get It Right
If you’ve ever cracked open an egg and noticed the shell felt paper-thin, or found a soft-shelled egg on the coop floor…
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Can You Increase Omega-3 in Eggs by Feeding Chickens a Certain Diet?
Can You Increase Omega-3 in Eggs by Feeding Chickens a Certain Diet?
Yes, you can boost the omega-3 content in eggs by adjust…
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What Affects Eggshell Strength?
Factors affecting eggshell strength in chickens
If you’ve ever collected eggs with rough patches or shells that crack f…
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Do Chickens Eat Grass? What They Forage On
Yes, chickens eat grass. They’ll also eat weeds, seeds, herbs, dropped fruit and every insect they can catch. Letting y…
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5 Essential Jobs to Get Your Coop Summer-Ready
Spruce the Coop for Summer - 5 Things to Do Now
Spring is heating up and summer is just around the corner! Hens are laying an…
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Recipe: Cooking with Duck Eggs
Cooking with Duck Eggs: Tips, Substitutions and How to Fry the Perfect Duck Egg
Have you ever considered keeping ducks? If yo…
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Breed Profile: Welsummer Chickens
Welsummer Chicken Breed: Complete Breed Profile for Backyard Keepers
If you’re looking for a backyard chicken that comb…
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