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I want to build a chicken coop for 2 chickens out of a dog house and pcv pipe?

Image by airship The Chicken Coop, INFO=64’s first Iowa location. Question by dbb: I want to build a chicken coop for 2 chickens out of a dog house and pcv pipe? How do I attach the pvc pipe to the dog house and the pvc pipe to chicken wire or is there a cheaper way […]

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Is it possible to raise backyard chickens in Las Vegas?

Image by Steven-L-Johnson Red sexlink urban chicken sitting on the edge of a homemade nesting box. Question by Las Vegas: Is it possible to raise backyard chickens in Las Vegas? I have a good size back yard but don’t know if chickens will live ok in the heat or when it gets really cold here […]

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I’m raising pet ducks. But they are still very afraid of people. Any tips on how to get them to like people?

Image by milesizz Anas rubripes – uncommon American duck raising its brood in a Bay View water storage pond Milwaukee County Wisconsin. Question by Joseph H: I’m raising pet ducks. But they are still very afraid of people. Any tips on how to get them to like people? I have 2 pekins and one cayuga. […]

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What is the secret to growing good show broiler chickens?

Image by Ecoagriculture Partners Broiler Chickens in a farm in Nepal Photo by: Sajal Sthapit Location: Nepal Date: August 2002 Question by NurseCC: What is the secret to growing good show broiler chickens? My kids have shown broilers the last two years in 4H without any luck. The same people each year seem to do […]

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Advise on hatching and raising Ducks?

Image by milesizz Anas rubripes – uncommon American duck raising its brood in a Bay View water storage pond Milwaukee County Wisconsin. Question by tinkerchel1990@yahoo.com: Advise on hatching and raising Ducks? iv always wanted to have a duck, but id like to raise it from egg. any tips and help? What do you think? Answer […]

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what scraps exactly do you feed chickens?

Image by Clover_1 Clover feeds some chickens. Question by : what scraps exactly do you feed chickens? so we got 2 chickens yesterday, one is smaller and more shy than the other. i know we should feed them scraps but can you name the actual thing like banana, strawberries etc? can they eat cold meat […]

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Any advice on raising Urban Chickens?

Image by quinn.anya Question by ♥Gleek♥: Any advice on raising Urban Chickens? Can you help? Leave your own answer in the comments!

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Are rhode Island reds good for backyard chickens in central florida?

Image by Steven-L-Johnson White Rhode Island chickens Question by Billy Jack: Are rhode Island reds good for backyard chickens in central florida? Am planning to get at least two hens for the back yard…and maybe one rooster…thoughts? I have never raised chickens but have been around a lot of animals most of my life….just figured […]

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Question by Heather F: What is your town’s ordinance on raising chickens in your backyard? Our village has an ordinance against backyard chickens. I’d like to find towns where it is a protected right to use as an example. Add your own answer in the comments!

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Urban chickens. Looking for healthy alternatives/additions to laying pellets in feed stores?

Image by fantail media urban chickens; not far from my new place. Question by myrmidon: Urban chickens. Looking for healthy alternatives/additions to laying pellets in feed stores? I’m not too sure about the laying pellets I buy for my much-loved backyard chickens, and I’m trying to cut costs too. I feed mine table scraps, tomatoes, […]

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