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Top 10 Animal Myths
Sometimes it's hard to separate fact from fiction, especially with the many myths that involve animals. Their behavior can certainly be mysterious to say the least, so it's no wonder that some of th…
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Join The Fight To End Inhumane Factory Egg Farming
Shopping for eggs is hard. All most of us want is a fresh, tasty egg to fry up for breakfast or mix into cake batter. Pass by the egg section in any grocery store today, however, and you're greeted wi…
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The Trouble with Backyard Chickens
The backyard chicken movement is gaining a lot of momentum, but those home-grown hens may not be as humane as you think. When you compare your backyard hens to the horrific images we see of factory…
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Urban Farming: Alternatives to Backyard Chickens
By s.e. smith, Networx When most people hear poultry at home, they think of chickens, thanks to the current trend of urban cluckers. It turns out that there are a lot more options than that, and …
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What is an Egg to a Chicken?
Chickens, like all animals, have a language unique to their species. Each sequence of sounds that they chirp, cluck and crow has a social, emotional or personal meaning. And if you spend enough time a…
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Cute Baby Chicks (slideshow)
Baby chicks are some of the most adorable creatures on the planet. They are tiny, fluffy balls of cuteness. And during this time of year, they get tons of attention. While it might be tempting to get …
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A Quick Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens
Photo: Kippen House coops are handmade and feature living roof gardens. They're available in the Seattle area. Have you ever considered raising backyard chickens? Whether you live in a rural area, …
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Raising Hens at Home
By Jordan Laio, Networx You don't need to be a farmer to have chickens. Keeping chickens for eggs in an urban setting is fun and educational for kids (and adults), provides companionship and acces…
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A Cool Tool for Choosing Backyard Chicken Breeds
As more people seek fresh, more healthful food and a sense of self-sufficiency, interest in keeping backyard chickens is growing. Chickens are the perfect "gateway" livestock, often showing would-b…
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The Magic of Chickens
If Harvey Ussery were stranded on a desert island and could bring only one thing, he would bring a flock of chickens. "They would feed themselves by foraging over the island, keep me supplied with eg…
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