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What Is A Chicken Sexer?

What is a Chicken Sexer

A CHICKEN SEXER is a real job position in the poultry industry. To put it simply, chicken sexers are professionally trained to determine whether day-old chicks are males or females. They employe different ways and techniques to do this (which we will cover later.) Interesting, right? In this article, let’s explore a bit more about […]

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Do Ducks Get Stressed? (Signs, Causes, & How to Help)

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Do ducks get stressed? Well, the straightforward answer is… Yes! And too much of it could be dangerous or even deadly for your beloved fowl. In this piece, we’ll dive into what causes stress in ducks, how to tell if your ducks are stressed, and how to help out your flock in times of stressful […]

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Raising Quail vs Chickens: Which Poultry Bird is Better?

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Chickens are a staple in the homesteads and poultry industry, but a new “hot” homestead bird is rising and gaining popularity these days—the quails. Due to the pecking order and the prevalence of bullying, it can be hard to raise them together, so you need to choose between the two. But in a battle of […]

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Spring Chicken Checklist: Preparing Your Flock for the Season

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If you’re looking for a spring chicken checklist to prepare your flock with, you’ve clicked the right article. Spring is an exciting time for backyard chicken owners. With warmer weather on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking about preparing your flock for the new season. From cleaning your coop to hatching sweet little chicks, […]

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4 Reasons Why Ducks Chase Each Other

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You may be seeing your ducks chase each other around bodies of water, be it a pond, lake, or river. Yeah, they are fascinating creatures. While this behavior may seem like simple playfulness, there are actually several reasons why ducks chase each other. In this blog post, we will explore some of the reasons why […]

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Portable Duck Coop Ideas

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If you are looking for an effective way to keep your ducks safe and secure while allowing them the freedom to roam around your property without being confined to one area, a portable duck coop is what you need! A portable duck coop allows poultry owners flexibility in where they can place their ducks without […]

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12 Best Chicken Roosting Bar Ideas (For In And Out Of The Coop!)

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Are you looking for the perfect chicken roosting bar ideas for your flock? Chickens, much like their wild counterparts, will often find an elevated place to hunker down for the night. As the sun begins to dip and the day turns to dusk, chickens will automatically begin their nighttime routine of roosting, most often in […]

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18 Ways on How To Save Money When Keeping Chickens

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If you’re looking for ways on how to save money when keeping chickens, you’ve clicked the right article. When keeping chickens, most beginner keepers think selling eggs will offset the chickens’ cost. While it does help balance the pocketbook, there are many ways to cut costs without compromising care. In fact, many of the choices […]

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Chicken Molting: What Is It and How to Help Your Hens With It

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The autumn leaves are falling from the trees and feathers are falling from your chickens. Chicken molting, what is it? Shorter days and cooler temperatures trigger an automatic response in the chickens and so they molt, shedding the old and acquiring glossy new feathers. This article is a guide to what to expect, how to […]

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Raising Quail With Bantams: Is It Possible?

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Is it possible raising quail with bantams? Because we know that the consensus on keeping quail with regular-sized chickens is, in short, don’t do it. But what about the smaller, size-comparable bantam breeds? In this article, we will discuss how it may be possible to raise them together and why you still might be better off keeping the two […]

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