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MOBILE OPERATIONS

Pastured poultry is a breeze when you have a coop on the move.

BABY BLUNDERS

Avoid these mistakes before you bring home new chicks.

IN THE MAIL

The United States Postal Service has been safely delivering boxes of day-old baby chicks and other poultry to customers since 1918.

Beyond the Egg Salad Sandwich

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The Big 3

Infestations of certain types of parasites — mites, lice and fleas — can decrease egg production and affect bird health.

CHICKS vs. PULLETS

Jump-starting your flock doesn’t necessarily mean starting with newborn chicks. Here’s what you need to know to weigh your options

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Feather SCORING

Score your chickens’ feathers to determine the overall health of your flock.

THE truth ABOUT…

What’s it really like keeping Rhode Island Red, Golden Comet, Barred Plymouth Rock and Serama chicken breeds.

BREEDS you need

The Houdan chicken breed meets dual-purpose criteria as

MIA Chickens

If you have more than one flock, sometimes

Respiratory Infections

column & photos by Heather Levin

Wing tip

Chickens can get bored during winter, and that could mean trouble.

ONE Coop COOL

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Wing tip

Herbs and garlic can help keep your flock in fine shape.

A Dozen Delights

column & photos by Sylvia J.

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General Store

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LAST Squawk

“Not all breeds of chickens will handle cold

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