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Water Belly in Chickens: How to Diagnose and Treat Ascites

Is your hen acting oddly and moving slowly, and does she have a distended, bloated belly? It may be Ascites - otherwise known as Water Belly. While we never want our chickens to go through it,...

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15 Friendliest Chicken Breeds For Your Family Backyard Coop

Most backyard chicken keepers would prefer to have friendly chickens in their backyard flock. Friendly chickens have a docile personality, making them ideal for beginners with children and experts...

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How To Pluck a Chicken: Definitive Guide

A chicken can be plucked by hand, using a tabletop or tub-style plucker. After scalding, aim to pull the feathers quickly yet gently to avoid tearing the skin and with regular practice, this skill...

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Rhode Island Blue Chickens: 5 Things You Didn’t Know

Rhode Island Blue Chickens consistently lay around 1 egg every single day, are quiet and friendly to live with while also being beautiful and resilient. This breed makes for the perfect combination...

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Sour Crop in Chickens: What is it And How to Treat it

Sour crop in chickens a type of yeast infection caused by Candida Albicans which is found in a chicken’s crop. This can cause the normal function of the crop to cease, which results in digestive...

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Chicken Harness: What to Know Before Buying One

A chicken harness is used - literally - for walking your chicken outdoors. Unlike a dog, it will take training and adequate time for your chicken to get used to wearing a harness and being walked on...

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