Why Is My Chicken Laying Weird Eggs? Wrinkled, Rough, Ridged & Flat-Sided Shells Explained
Found a wrinkled, rough, ridged, or flat-sided chicken egg? Learn what these weird eggs mean, common causes, and when your hen needs a closer look.
What Is an Egg Tooth? How a Baby Chick Uses Its Hatching Muscle
What is the egg tooth on a baby chick? Learn how the temporary egg tooth and complexus hatching muscle work together during pipping, zipping, and hatch.
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How to Keep an Automatic Chicken Coop Door From Freezing Shut in Winter
Automatic chicken coop door freezing shut? Learn how to prevent ice, wet bedding, weak batteries, poor drainage, and winter door problems before the next hard freeze.
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Wildfire Smoke and Backyard Chickens: Ash, Soil and Egg Safety
Wildfire smoke and backyard chickens: learn how to handle smoky air, ash, contaminated soil, feed, water, and egg safety after a fire.
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Do Hens Need a Rooster to Lay Eggs? Everything Beginners Need to Know
Do hens need a rooster to lay eggs? No. Learn why hens lay without roosters, when you actually need one, and what affects egg production.
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