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What is a Broody Hen and How Do You Handle One?

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Not sure if you have a broody hen? Have you ever had a chicken that stopped laying eggs and seemed determined to sit on a nest all day? Chances are, you had a broody hen on your hands. Here's everything you need to know about how to care for these chickens!

Raise People-Friendly Chickens With These Tips!

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It’s far more enjoyable to enjoy that time with your chickens than to stress and worry about anti-social behavior. Fortunately, training your chickens to be people friendly is really simple.

5 Tips To Combat Internal Parasites In Backyard Chickens

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Folks, it's hot out there - and summer is when I worry about my flock getting parasites. Especially when it's hot AND wet, like it's been. (I'm not sure about your area, but this has been one of the wettest years we've had in a while). Here's what I've done to...

4 Herbs Backyard Chickens LOVE!

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There are lots of herbs that are safe for your chickens to eat, and there’s never a withdrawal time like there is with conventional pharmaceuticals. If you want to feed herbs to your chickens, but don’t know which are best, then this article is for you!