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What Does Blood in Chicken Eggs Mean?

A bloody egg is a result of a ruptured blood vessel during the yolk formation process, or in other words, the process was disrupted in one way or another. These blood spots in eggs are safe to eat...

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When Do Roosters Start Crowing?

A rooster will start crowing at between 8 and 20 weeks old, with their pitch sounding off at first. After 6 months of age, they'll start to sound like a normal rooster and start crowing before...

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What is a Chicken Wormer?

A chicken wormer helps your chickens to remove worms and other internal parasites from their body. It'll help protect their vital organs such as their brain and lungs while helping maintain their...

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How To Tell If My Chick is a Rooster?

The most effective way to tell if your baby chick is a rooster is through vent sexing via simply looking inside a baby chick's vent. You can also look at their comb, wings, legs, or using the hackle...

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Can Chickens Eat Avocados? The Answer Is Here

Chickens can eat avocados, but the skin and pit must be removed as they contain high amounts of persin, a toxin known to create health issues in backyard chickens. The flesh contains trace amounts of...

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Chicken Nesting Boxes: 9 Things To Consider Before You Build

3 to 5 hens for every nesting box is an ideal ratio, with some smaller breeds happy to share a box while some larger breeds need more space. Too many nesting boxes may see your chickens turn broody...

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