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Backyard Chickens and Bird Flu: How to Spot It and Why It Matters

Posted on September 8, 2021 (September 8, 2021) by The Happy Chicken Coop

In December 2014, they confirmed that bird flu (also known as Avian Influenza or HPAI H5) has spread to the US for the first time since 2004. Since December, more than 40 million turkeys and chickens have been killed due to the virus. This is a worrying time for many backyard chicken keepers, with many […]

Are You Buying A Pullet or Hen? What’s The Difference and How to Spot It?

Posted on February 1, 2016 (December 3, 2020) by The Happy Chicken Coop

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With spring just around the corner, many new and experienced chicken keepers will be venturing out to purchase new chicks for the first time or add more chicks to their existing flock. Some of the most common jargons you will hear when buying new hens: is pullets, hens and point of lay. If you are […]