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Chicken Breed: The Hyline Brown (and a chicken story)
Hi all! I have noticed there is not very much info out there about the Hyline brown, so I thought I might write about my experience with them. Before I start: I want to clarify one thing. The Hyline...
View ArticleChicken Math Quiz
When chicken math doesn’t add up Quiz​ Please solve the following word problem: Suzie buys four chickens. Three months later she buys three more. She loses one, is devastated but adds 6 more to help...
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Stop Chicken Chasing Dogs While Using an Electric Collar in a Fair Way
Stop Chicken Chasing Dogs While Using an Electric Collar in a Fair Way​ The positive effect of proper e-collar training a high prey drive dog. Chickens? What chickens? ​ Domestic animals can be a major...
View ArticleCommon - Not Egg Issues
We sure have read about egg issues that sometimes happen when our hen lays an egg. Sometimes though we sound a false alarm. Here's some examples of when chicken moms ( and dads ) get a little too...
View ArticleHow To Make Chicken Kill Cones
SUMMARY This document details how to make chicken kill cones used to restrain chickens calmly in place as they are being slaughtered. It makes the slaughter process simple, easy, and efficient...
View ArticleThe Covert
This coop has been a long time in planning. Well, at least it feels like a long time. After using my beautiful small coop (which you can view here) for a couple of years, I broke the news to my husband...
View ArticleShowing Poultry: The weeks leading up to a show
If you clicked on this, then you might be interested in preparing your birds for a show! here are some steps to take to come better prepared to show! A few months before the show: Check out the show...
View ArticleThe Poultry Life, All Editions.
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View ArticleThe Covert Coop
This coop has been a long time in planning. Well, at least it feels like a long time. After using my beautiful small coop (which you can view here) for a couple of years, I broke the news to my husband...
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A Viewpoint on Handling Roosters: How to Deal with Aggression
Why Roosters? Where Should I Start?​ Roosters are a vital part of a well-rounded flock. They provide a watchful eye against predators, genes for the next generation, and keep social stability in a...
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-The Mythics- RolePlay
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Dog House to Duck House Conversion
I've wanted ducks for years and this year I finally found the type of duck that fits my needs and wants. Problem is I didn't have a duck house...so I set out to build one! In this article I will show...
View ArticleThe Poultry Life - All editions.
This is where we keep all the old editions. This magazine is not an Official BYC document and is not published or represented by BYC Administration.
View ArticleSterilizing hatching eggs from Marek's (MDV)
What could possibly be more magical for a chicken keeper than watching an egg turn into a tiny life right before our eyes? That's right, hatching your own eggs! We aren't going to discuss the hatching...
View ArticleFeathered Beginnings: A Guide to Nurturing Baby Chicks
Raising baby chicks is like having a fluffy adventure right in your own backyard! It's not just about cute peeps and soft feathers; it's a responsibility that hatches into a friendship. So, if you're...
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The Art of Raising Chickens: Creating a Cozy and Functional Coop
Raising chickens is not just about providing them with food and letting them roam; it's about creating a comfortable and secure environment that meets their physical and psychological needs. One...
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Sky, Sand, Silk, Sea Archives
Welcome to Jade Mountain Academy! The winglets are below: (sorry my writers setting aren't working, so i cant use any italics or bold or anything) Jade Winglet: ____________ SkyWing: SandWing:...
View ArticleCaring for Pigeons in an Aviary or Indoors
Pigeons make great pets, something that is unknown to many people, even those who keep chickens and other types of birds! In this article I will go over the basics of caring for pigeons outdoors in an...
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