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My Chicken is Limping: What Does it Mean?

A chicken limping may be due to physical injuries (such as a predator or fellow hen attack), nutritional issues, toxins, diseases, infections or parasites. If your chicken is physically hurt, you can...

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Do I Need a Rooster for Hens to Lay Eggs?

There is absolutely no need for rooster if you want eggs for your dinner table as hens will lay eggs without fertilization. However, you'll definitely need a rooster if you desire to breed baby...

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5 Key Benefits of Owning a Dorking Chicken

The Dorking Chicken is bred for its quality meat and also lays around 200 eggs per year. In addition, they're beautiful and make a great addition to a well-manicured garden. Many people struggle...

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5 Considerations Before Buying The Black Silkie Chicken

Black Silkie Chickens are beautiful poultry show birds that also lay around 100 to 150 white eggs per year. Growing just 2.5lbs, they aren't ideal for meat production but are aesthetically pleasing...

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Silver Laced Wyandotte Chicken: Egg Production and Breed Personality

Silver Laced Wyandottes are a dual-purpose breed known for both their meat and eggs and are originally from the United States. They are well known as both family friend chickens and show birds,...

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Buff Laced Polish Chicken: Egg Production and Breed Personality

The Buff Laced Polish Chicken is a rare and ornamental chicken breed, but they're able to lay around 150 to 200 white eggs per year. They are known for their beautiful feathers and unique crest, but...

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