Chicken Coup

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If you are purchasing your chicken hatchlings from a large feed store or saving chickens that would have been slaughtered, you may find that you have acquired birds that have been genetically altered to become very large or lay huge amounts of eggs. While these chickens can be raised appropriately as pets [...]

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One of the problems that chickens often suffer from is damage to their feet. Their feet are not terribly sturdy in proportion to the rest of the bird, so some measures must be taken to keep them safe.
To keep chickens from harming their feet, ensure that they do not have [...]

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How To Keep Your Chickens Healthy –
The first step to keeping your chickens healthy is keep their housing clean and mite free. Make sure that you do not use hay to line their coop, and use mite-free straw instead, as this will keep mites to a minimum. Also, be sure that [...]

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Baby chickens are delightful creatures, fluffy and noisy, with a curiosity and energy that will quickly convince you that birds are hardly the stupid, unfeeling creatures most people take them for. Chicks are very vulnerable, and you need to watch their health carefully.
Pay attention if your bird lacks an appetite, [...]

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Chickens have a reputation for being stupid and hearty, but in fact they’re smarter than you probably think and they’re vulnerable to many diseases. When they’re chicks, they’re especially prone to illness and must be watched carefully.
Parasites are a real problem for baby chickens, and it’s a good preventative to feed [...]