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Best Chickens for Laying Eggs: Hybrid Breeds Vs...

Best Chickens for Laying Eggs: Hybrid vs. Heritage Raising chickens for fresh eggs is a delightful pursuit, and selecting the...

A Chicken stands next to a nest box - ready to lay it's first egg
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When Do Chickens Lay Their First Egg?

When will the long-awaited milestone finally arrive - the moment your chickens lay their very first egg??? After meticulously selecting...

Duck Eggs vs. Chicken Eggs: 8 reasons to consider ducks.
Egg Size Really Does Matter
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Egg Size Really Does Matter

The lovely array of available chicken breeds lay a rainbow of colors for backyard chicken keepers' egg baskets. The feeling you get...

Egg color: 3 myths busted
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Egg color: 3 myths busted

Egg color in general---and chicken egg color in particular---is often a mystery, even to people who have kept chickens for...

How to Build a DIY Roll Away Nest Box
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How to Build a DIY Roll-Away Nest Box: A Step b...

A DIY roll-away nest box is designed to keep eggs clean and prevent them from being cracked or eaten by...

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