ENRICHMENT ideas

BREEDS you need

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In Terms of “Quality”

A show-quality chicken or duck (pictured) will conform

Frostbite

Several years ago, just a few days before

ONE COOL Coop

Here is our coop. We repurposed a rundown

General Store

Bring the chickens inside with rooster, hen and chic(k) décor.

(Chicken) Shack Outside La Grange

Desiree Vinson lives in La Grange, Texas. Ibrought

Kids & Hand Washing

KITREEL/ STOCK.ADOBE.COM Many people like to keep

CINNAMON MAPLE FIG Pavlova

Eggs are the essential ingredient in a fluffy

Shutterclucks

Winner!

LAST Squawk

BADESCU/ STOCK.ADOBE.COM “Scratch —a mixture of grains,

BOREDOM Busters

These activities and tips will help keep your flock active and happy during winter doldrums.

15 Favorite Breeds

When deciding which breed of poultry to raise, ask a hatchery.

CHICKEN

Believe it t or not, the clucking little

the best VET

A unique veterinarian clinic in North Carolina hasn’t gone to the dogs (or cats) but instead focuses on exotic animals.

MEAN GIRLS

While minor aggression is normal in a healthy flock, sometimes a few members will go overboard, and outside help is needed calm the situation down.

Need to Vent

Proper ventilation for chickens is important year-round and especially in the winter.

Coop ACCESSORIES

No matter what your henhouse might look like, these accessories can enhance your chicken-keeping experience.

Winter Herbs for Healthy Hens

While many culinary herbs benefit chickens, the herbs