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How to Predator Proof Your Backyard Chicken Coop

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How to Predator Proof Your Backyard Chicken Coop
Protect your flock with our comprehensive guide to predator-proofing your chicken yard. Discover effective strategies and practical measures to safeguard your chickens from predators. Keep your feathered friends safe and secure with expert tips.

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Poultry Scaly Leg Mites: Treatment and Prevention

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Poultry Scaly Leg Mites: Treatment and Prevention
With proper knowledge and proactive measures, you can effectively manage scaly leg mites and safeguard the well-being of your flock. In this article, we will delve into the details of what scaly leg mites are, how to treat chickens affected by this condition, and crucial preventive measures to keep your feathered friends mite-free.

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Ayam Cemani: The All Black Chicken

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Ayam Cemani: The All Black Chicken
The ayam cemani has earned the reputation for being the rarest (and most expensive) chicken in the world. Rightfully so and photos don’t do justice to this exotic poultry breed. They are absolutely stunning in all of their glorious black. That’s because, the ayam cemani is entirely black, from head to toe and inside to out due to a genetic mutation known as fibromelanosis.

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Spraddle Leg | Causes, Prevention & Treatment

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Spraddle Leg | Causes, Prevention & Treatment
Spraddle leg (also known as splayed leg) is a common condition in hatching baby chicks that is easy to correct and cure! Learn the causes of spraddle leg, how to prevent splayed leg and how to treat it.

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If She's Moody She Might Be Broody

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If She's Moody She Might Be Broody
Is your hen acting moody, vocalizing her irritation and won’t get out of the nest box? Chances are that she’s in a state called broodiness and has her intent set on hatching some eggs.

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