Building a DIY Chicken Shed Can Be a Lot Easier & More Cost Effective Than You Think

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Not so long ago keeping chickens was something that was pretty much restricted to farmers and land owners, mainly due to lack of space and knowledge. But, these days there is nothing unusual in building a DIY chicken shed and keeping poultry in your backyard. There is so much information available t

All About How to Make a Chicken Coop

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Making a chicken coop can be fun and educational for the whole family. One of the things that need to be decided on is whether the raising of chickens is for profit or personal use. There are large chicken farms that use a whole various style of chicken coops than the ones made for small scale opera

Have You Seen the Hen Coops For Sale?

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If your interested in keeping chickens then you have probably checked out some of the hen coops for sale. As I am sure you are probably aware coops can be pretty darn expensive. So before you go spending a fortune on a ready made coop or give up on keeping chickens altogether let me go over the two

How Keeping Healthy Chickens Can Benefit and Enhance You & Your Lifestyle

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Keeping healthy chickens is so much easier than you might have thought. There is such a wealth of information available that is so easy to access at the touch of a button and with the recent renewed worldwide interest, chicken keeping really is something to be experienced and the pleasure of eating

Manure Handling When Raising Pigs - Provides an Effective, Low-Cost Source of Nutrients

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Manure from pig operations provides an effective, low-cost source of nutrients for crops and pastures. However, manure handling can present a challenge on pig operations.

Livestock Scales

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Livestock scales were created for the weighing of large farmyard animals such as horses, sheep, and cattle. These scales are designed to be able to withstand and accurately weigh animals that weigh several tons. Needless to say, that type of weight measurement can not be achieved on standard bathroo

How to Build a Chicken House Properly

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There are so many designs and styles that are currently available in the business of building chicken houses. Indeed, these skills have seen lots of transformations in recent years. These transformations have touched on appearance and efficiency for the proper care for birds.

Chicken Ark - Healthy and Productive Hens With the Right Nesting Environment

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A chicken ark is a relatively simple home for your chickens; you can only use this for a relatively small number of chickens.Making your own chicken ark can be easier and much less expensive than buying one already assembled in the stores.

Large Chicken Coop - Should You Build One? - Consider These Factors Before You Decide

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If you're just getting into raising hens, then you don't need to purchase or build a big chicken coop. Like most animals, chickens and other poultry need their own space. The good news is that chickens aren't as picky as, say, cats - just a three to four square feet for each chicken i

Calf Hutches - The Top Six Benefits for Rearing Calves Using Hutches

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Did you know that calf hutches have proven to be a great option for housing very young calves? You will when you read this article because when they are used properly, calf hutches provide some important advantages over other housing options.

How to Raise Backyard Chickens

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Many people only think about chickens as a farm animal, but many cities will actually allow you to raise backyard chickens due to the fact that they do not take up much space and require a minimal amount of upkeep. In fact, urban farming is becoming very popular due to the fact that chickens can pro

Beginner's Guide to Turkey Rearing

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It all begins with the eggs -- and that should stop all these questions about which really came first. Turkey rearing should always begin with getting a good batch of either eggs or chicks from reputable suppliers only. If you have an incubator set up, you might want to acquire fertilized turkey egg

Finding A Plan For A Chicken Coop

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It is important to find the right plan when building a chicken coop. There are many things you will need to know before you even get started, and the right plan should deal with all that.

3 Steps to Start a Cattle Ranch

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One of the oldest entrepreneurial business, is now in need of owners/operators.There are beef epidemics overseas that have opened the door for ranchers in the United States.Growing up in the cattle ranching business, I now own my own cattle ranch.But, before owning a cattle ranch, I went to college

Sheep Electric Fencing

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Sheep electric fencing is crucial to keep both sheep in and predators out. Fencing is one of the largest costs to having sheep. You will need to fence both the perimeter and the interior.

Backyard Chickens: Booming Activity!

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Growing backyard chickens can be easier than you think. As a matter of fact, this can turn out to be both an enjoyable and profitable hobby. There are many, many states and cities that do allow you to raise your own chickens even if you do not live in a farm.

Materials Used in Chicken Runs and Coops

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Chicken runs and coops can be thought of in two parts: one part the materials and design, and two the social make up and habits. I will review some material variations with some tips and recommendations for the new and seasoned chicken ranchers.

Build Your Own Chicken House - 3 Essential Tips For Success

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Farming chickens is a great way to feed the family cheaply and safely and when you build your own chicken house it can be a fantastic project for the whole family to get involved in. But it can quickly become a massive nightmare if you do not get these three essentials right.

7 Important Rules For Building a Chicken Coop That Can Prevent Cost Overrun

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Following some important rules when building a chicken coop can help you save money, effort and prevent any cost overrun. The excitement and fun of doing a project like this can make you rush. But avoiding an unplanned project will prevent changes to cost, time and scope of the project.

A Chicken Coop in Your Backyard - How to Build a Cheap Chicken House

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If you plan to raise chickens, you will find out that a chicken house can cost a pretty penny especially if you buy a pre-made one. It's a good thing that you can build a cheap backyard chicken coop.