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Stopping a Broody Hen

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Bee
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A while back I did a post on the issue of broody hens; what a great thing they are and how to manage them. There’s another side to this issue, however. Sometimes you have a hen trying to go broody … Continue reading →

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The Broody Hen

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Bee
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For many who have their own chickens (and always for commercial producers), broody hens are are considered a nuisance. Once they go broody, they stop laying. When you’re trying to raise your own, however, a good broody hen is a … Continue reading →

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It’s All Chicken Feed

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Bee
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Although frequently attributed to Herbert Hoover (who never actually said it), the concept of a chicken in every pot probably originated with King Henry IV of France in the 17th century. Hoover’s Republican Party did pick up the ball and … Continue reading →

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