Nest boxes are an incredibly crucial component to owning and raising a laying flock. Fortunately, they come in many shapes, sizes, and materials.
Category Archives: Raising Chickens
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Sep
Sep
Brooder temperature is the most important element that you need to monitor to ensure young chick survival. However, there are many ways control brooder temperature and baby chick comfort.
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Sep
Sep
The Marans chicken is one of the most unique and rare breeds of chicken on the market. They’re known best for their deep, beautiful, chocolate colored eggs. They have recently become one of the most popular and sought after breeds by hobby egg farmers.
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Sep
Sep
Wyandotte chickens are an extremely popular backyard breed of chicken, and for good reason. This dual purpose, winter hardy, brown egg layers is named for a Native American Tribe who lived primarily in upstate New York and Ontario, Canada.
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Aug
Aug
Sometimes your hens will go broody when you don’t really want them to. Learning how to break a broody hen can help keep them healthy and happy!
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Jun
Jun
Keeping chickens cool in the summertime can be hard but it is important. Read more to learn how to keep your flock relaxed and hydrated in hotter temps!
Fun, General Knowledge, Live Poultry, Raising Chickens
Fashion Report: The Chicken Comb is Officially In
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Jun
Jun
Warning: Not all chicken combs are created equal. Learn about all the different crazy types of chicken combs right here on eFowl.com. The comb is in!
Culture, Fun, History, News, Poultry Conservation, Raising Chickens, Stories
The Cochin’s Impact on Breeding and Poultry Farming
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Jun
Jun
Learn more about how the Cochin chicken’s arrival to Britain and the United States set the poultry farming on fire and sparked a worldwide poultry frenzy.
Care, Farming, General Knowledge, Live Poultry, Poultry Health, Raising Chickens
A Guide On Brooding Baby Chicks
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Jun
Jun
Learn about brooding baby chicks in a fun and simple way geared towards first-time raisers or anyone looking to learn how to breed newborn baby chicks!
Care, Culture, General Knowledge, Live Poultry, Poultry Health, Protection, Raising Chickens
Battling Bumblefoot: What You Need to Know
02
Jun
Jun
Learn the basics on battling the inevitable bumblefoot. Though it’s not usually a life threatening infection, you should be prepared to treat it!
Fun, General Knowledge, Live Poultry, Poultry Sexing, Raising Chickens, Uncategorized
Colors of the Chicken World – Learn Your Feather Patterns
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May
May
A short introduction into the world of poultry plumage patterns. Every breed has beautiful feathers, now you know how to tell them apart!
Farming, General Knowledge, History, Live Poultry, Raising Chickens
Silver Spangled Banner: An Intro to Hamburg Chickens
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May
May
Hamburg Chickens one of the oldest breeds of domesticated poultry. Learn everything about their history, their purpose, or their beauty!