Farm Chickens

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Amanda Kruger-Viviers

Predators

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Raising Ducks

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Sick Birds? Here's some helpful tips to spot the symptoms. Chicks. North 40 Outiftters

Chicken Illnesses

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It’s been rather egg-y around The Prairie Homestead lately. We’ve talked about whether or not to wash farm fresh eggs and how to go about freezing them for later.  Another egg-related question that has recently come up is: What to do with with leftover eggshells? Composting them is definitely one option, but did you know you can feed …
Whenever chickens are suddenly confined to spaces smaller than they ordinarily enjoy, boredom and behavioral problems such as feather picking, and egg-eating can result. By having some go-to boredom busters up one's sleeve in lousy weather, chickens can be kept busy, entertained and happy until Mother Nature gets her act together.

Poultry Health

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DIY Chicken Tractor- This DIY chicken tractor is perfect for raising pastured broilers. We use the Salatin style chicken tractor to move our meat birds in the pasture. This is easy to build and easy to move when raising your pastured poultry. via @BarnyardJen

Chicken Housing and Coop Designs

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Learn the pros and cons of free ranging your chickens on your homestead! #chickens #homestead #homesteading #raisingchickens
How would chickens live if they had their druthers? We can find out by looking at the habits and habitat of their wild relatives, the jungle fowl. That fascinating information is reviewed, and used to guide suggestions on how best to provide your chickens with the opportunity to express their natural behaviors. Plus tips on how to make the most of a small space.
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Free Range Poultry and plants to feast on

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The Homestead Survival | Effects of Sunflower Seeds on Egg Laying Hens | http://thehomesteadsurvival.com
Non-GMO Whole Grain Layer Feed

Layer Chickens

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Raising Meat Chickens: How we grew a Year’s Supply http://www.weedemandreap.com/raising-meat-chickens-years-supply/
Raise meat for your dinner table by raising day old chicks. These chickens can grow to 8 pounds in 8 weeks. Order through the mail and fill your freezer. #food #raisechickens #meatbirds #meatchickens #broilers #foodsupply #growyourownfood

Broiler Chickens

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OK Kinda guresome if you aren't into seeing HOW you really should get your chicken.....Figure 2. Front view showing where the cuts are made and how the skin is peeled away

Chicken butchering

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Some helpful tips on choosing the best rooster for your flock. Good criteria to keep in mind!

Breeds of chickens and poultry

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From Scratch-Home Made chicken food- an easy, healthy alternative to commercial feed | Peaceful Valley Farm Blog
Growing sprouts for your chickens is a great way to save money and give them a healthy treat!:

Poultry Feeding

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What are the best egg laying chickens? Which breeds should you consider when choosing your flock? Learn which…
Your backyard chickens lay eggs....but are you feeding your backyard chickens right? Here's 8 things clever feed hacks for better eggs beginner backyard chicken owners need to know about! owners feed their chickens!
The Homestead Survival | Effects of Sunflower Seeds on Egg Laying Hens | http://thehomesteadsurvival.com Raising Chickens & Homesteading

Eggs

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You can naturally treat your backyard chickens for chicken mites without having to resort to chemicals by using essential oils and garlic!

Poultry Illnesses

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