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BREEDING SEASON

Most breeders are looking to 2025 for their next brood, but you don’ t have to; you can breed through the winter and here’ s how.

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POULTRY 101

Raising game birds is a fine art, but not impossible – be it for game preserves or a farm to table experience.

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FEEDING POULTRY

Feeding your chicks in the winter is different from warmer months. Find the best feed to keep your chickens healthy in cold weather.

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POULTRY PANELS

Solar power is doing more than heating or cooling homes, it’ s helping poultry producers regenerate their land and letting their chickens thrive.

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ALTERNATIVE FLOCK

Auburn University held its annual Golden Egg contest for 4-H members and their laying chicks. These two winners took home numerous awards and got to walk on the college football field.

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PLAIN TALK

As winter takes hold, there are a number of things you can do to protect your flock from the harsh elements.

32 BEDDING

Like any other farm animal, chickens require time and attention to keep them healthy. Here are some common health problems to check for in your chicks.

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Winter 2024

PEEP SHOW

This month’ s toon shows how one farmer predicts whether the winter will be harsh or mild.

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