Dog Breeds For Protecting Poultry / Livestock…

“I want to get a puppy, of a breed known for protecting livestock. I want to take it to training camp. I want the breed to preferably have short hair but be able to withstand winter weather outside in Texas… a large breed of dog that will be able to fend off a Bobcat or…

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Ordering Mail Order Eggs Online…

“My friend and I recently purchased hatching eggs of several breeds online. Some arrived within a couple days while a couple of batches took over a week. The first to arrive have all hatched with about 85% success. The rest have been pretty awful. Was I foolish to think that mail-order eggs would be OK?…

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Getting Rid of Unwanted Chickens…

“I have enjoyed the many insights provided in the newsletter. I currently live in the city and am not able to raise any chickens. I do miss the more than 50 chickens that I had when I lived in the country. There have been several references to culling unproductive hens and roosters. Where does a…

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Sexing Day Old Chicks…

“Can you ID the male and female chicks at birth, even as they get older I am still not sure, can you give us any guidelines?” I’d like to thank our reader for this question and yes, the sex of day old chickens can be determined in a few different ways. The first way is…

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Dealing With An Agressive Rooster…

“Hi Wendy and Duncan! I have a huge rooster who insists on attacking me when I am out in the yard doing lawn care. I have never mistreated him, but raised him as a pet last summer with several hens. Over the winter he has become meaner and will go into the ninja attack mode…

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Concerns for a Stubbon Broody Hen…

“My broody hen doesn’t seem to be getting off her nest very often, I’m worried that she’s not eating and drinking enough. Should I take her off her nest?” ~ Sharon Carmichael Thanks for the question Sharon. A broody hen instinctively stays on her nest to protect the eggs and keep them warm enough so…

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Chickens Losing Feathers…

“My chickens are losing their feathers, they seem healthy otherwise because they are still running around and eating and drinking. Is there a disease I should be worried about? Should I be giving them medicine? I’ve never had chickens before and I’m worried and could use your help, thank you.” ~ Mary Katherine Kellogg Mary…

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Identifying The Age Chickens

“My chicken venture recently started when I was given two pairs of chickens, a Rhode Island Red pair and a white Cochin pair. Any chance I can tell the age of them?” ~ Janelle Burnett Hi Janelle, thanks for the question. It can be difficult to tell the age of a chicken but there are…

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