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In a groundbreaking experiment, researchers from the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands have engineered a new kind of animal by crossing the embryonic cells of a chicken and a rabbit. The result is a chimera, a hybrid organism with mixed traits from both species, that has the potential to inspire novel applications in agriculture, …
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If you’re looking for an eco-friendly and effective solution for your chicken’s bedding needs, hemp might be the perfect option for you. Hemp chicken coop bedding is becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to traditional bedding like straw and wood shavings. In fact, straw doesn’t really belong in a chicken coop, explained here by poultry …
Want to know how to hatch & raise your own chickens at home? We’ve got you covered. Spring is right around the corner, and you know what that means. Baby chicks are about to hatch! In this article, we’re going to teach you all about hatching and raising your chickens at home. Aside from being lovely, …
All you ever wanted to know about chicken winter care is right here. Come wintertime, we start thinking about toasty & cozy ways to stay warm. Hot chocolate, fuzzy blankets, staying toasty by the fireplace… you name it. But this is actually easier for us as humans than for our poor backyard chickens. Since hens, …
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My Favorite Chicken First Aid Kit By Dalia Monterroso aka The President of Chickenlandia I have a saying: chicken keeping should be easy. By easy, I mean anyone and everyone should be able to raise chickens and have it be a fun, stress-free experience. That being said, I must acknowledge that there are some situations, …
You’re happy with your just-bought chicks. But a few weeks in, you start to notice that what you originally thought was an egg-laying hen is actually a crowing rooster. What do you do, keep the rooster as a pet or give it back to the farm? What are the advantages and disadvantages of keeping a …
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Chicken feed can be more complicated than you expected. Before you get a pet, you probably wonder what’s best when it comes to their nutrition. Well, it’s the same for chickens. Deciding what to feed your chickens can be complicated, especially due to the world of options you have available. What’s better: pellet or whole …
The Difference Between Automatic & Manual Chicken Coop Doors If you’re starting your own chicken coop or want to revamp the one you already have, then you may want to start with your chicken coop door. This particular piece of the coop’s structure is more important than many give it credit for. Chicken Coop Doors: …
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Are you new to the world of chickens? Fear not these feathered creatures, for they will become your friends and the reason why you have fresh, organic eggs every morning! In this guide, specifically made for beginners, we will show you how to build your own chicken coop and start taking care of your birds. …
Probably one of the most important backyard chicken supplies you can purchase, the Grandpa’s chicken feeder is the original automatic, metal treadle chicken feeder. We’ve been promoting and selling this treadle chicken feeder for years. And for good reason as it will save time, money and reduce waste. It is easily one of the best …
It is the beginning of March and if you’ve visited your local farm and feed store you have probably started hearing the familiar chirp chirp chirp of recently arrived baby chicks from the hatchery for Chick Days. If you currently have chickens, the cute, adorable chicks bring back memories of your chickens when they were …
Chick Days! Buying Baby Chicks and Hatchery Options Read More »
My Favorite Chicken®, the leader in specialty backyard poultry supplies, has released an affordable and advanced technology chicken door opener for your peace of mind and your poultry safety! Timer, sensor & easy controls blend to give you a reliable, durable and highly convenient automatic chicken door opener. Expertly constructed and convenient, using an integrated LCD Screen this door opener …
Coop Defender™ Automatic Chicken Coop Door Opener – New Release! Read More »