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Do Chickens Have Teeth? A Close Look at the Anatomy and Physiology of Chickens

Do Chickens Have Teeth? A Close Look at the Anatomy and Physiology of Chickens

: BYC Project Manager

: Feb 25, 2023

: 4 min read

4.60 star(s) 15 ratings

Views: 5,439

Reaction score: 20

Comments: 10

Reviews: 12

'Scarce as hens' teeth.' Well written article.

BYC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

BYC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

: BYC Support

: Jan 10, 2012

Updated: Jan 30, 2015

: 3 min read

4.62 star(s) 13 ratings

Views: 210,907

Reaction score: 23

Comments: 30

Reviews: 9

sourland
5.00 star(s)
Apr 7, 2023

Excellent ! Don't know why it took me so long to get here.

Flat Pack Coop Takedown and Appraisal.

Flat Pack Coop Takedown and Appraisal.

: Shadrach

: Mar 4, 2023

: 6 min read

5.00 star(s) 9 ratings

Views: 1,519

Reaction score: 12

Comments: 4

Reviews: 9

sourland
5.00 star(s)
Mar 4, 2023

Shad, well written and insightful as always. Thanks for the great picture documentation.

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My Coop

My Coop

: 50-45-1

: Jan 29, 2021

: 4 min read

4.57 star(s) 7 ratings

Views: 3,544

Reaction score: 26

Comments: 3

Reviews: 6

sourland
5.00 star(s)
Mar 25, 2022

A coop that will last forever. Tell your husband, "Well done."

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Chicken Math 101 – with Quiz!

Chicken Math 101 – with Quiz!

: BaaKaaawk

: Nov 19, 2019

: 9 min read

4.97 star(s) 155 ratings

Views: 50,923

Reaction score: 226

Comments: 168

Reviews: 131

sourland
5.00 star(s)
Oct 26, 2021

Chicken math at its finest.

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Development of a Chicken Embryo Day by Day

Development of a Chicken Embryo Day by Day

: Pyxis

: Jan 31, 2017

Updated: Apr 24, 2017

: 6 min read

4.97 star(s) 96 ratings

Views: 111,343

Reaction score: 134

Comments: 63

Reviews: 58

sourland
5.00 star(s)
Oct 26, 2021

Great descriptive. Reminds me of a science project that I did in high school. Yeah, a long time ago.

Chicken Treat Chart: The Best Treats for Backyard Chickens

Chicken Treat Chart: The Best Treats for Backyard Chickens

: Buff Hooligans

: Jan 11, 2012

Updated: Aug 13, 2016

: 6 min read

4.87 star(s) 201 ratings

Views: 4,473,938

Reaction score: 236

Comments: 685

Reviews: 124

sourland
5.00 star(s)
Oct 26, 2021

A good resource with great pictures.

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Chicken Behavior The Ignorant Gal's Guide To Things No Sane Person Would Tell You About Chickens

Chicken Behavior The Ignorant Gal's Guide To Things No Sane Person Would Tell You About Chickens

: madwomn

: Dec 10, 2012

Updated: Jan 4, 2013

: 10 min read

4.95 star(s) 232 ratings

Views: 135,307

Reaction score: 728

Comments: 354

Reviews: 152

sourland
5.00 star(s)
Oct 26, 2021

Humorous, fun, well written article.

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Killer in the Shadows. How My Flock and I Learned to Deal With Marek's Disease

Killer in the Shadows. How My Flock and I Learned to Deal With Marek's Disease

: microchick

: Sep 13, 2021

: 29 min read

4.89 star(s) 18 ratings

Views: 10,581

Reaction score: 47

Comments: 36

Reviews: 17

sourland
5.00 star(s)
Sep 14, 2021

Excellent ! Thanks for sharing your story.

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It's been a rough story to tell but if it helps someone else, it's well worth the hassle. Thank you, Sour.

The Chicken Keepers Health Armoury.

The Chicken Keepers Health Armoury.

: Shadrach

: Aug 14, 2019

: 4 min read

4.82 star(s) 11 ratings

Views: 5,372

Reaction score: 20

Comments: 2

Reviews: 9

sourland
5.00 star(s)
May 28, 2021

Well thought out and complete list. Thanks, Shad.

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Thanks Mr Sourland.

Straw Itch Mite.

Straw Itch Mite.

: Shadrach

: Mar 7, 2020

: 5 min read

4.86 star(s) 7 ratings

Views: 9,198

Reaction score: 10

Comments: 9

Reviews: 6

sourland
5.00 star(s)
May 28, 2021

I learned something today. Thanks, Shad.

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I was amazed to find out how may different types of mites there are.

Paleo Frittata

Paleo Frittata

: DobieLover

: Oct 31, 2018

: 2 min read

4.89 star(s) 9 ratings

Views: 4,007

Reaction score: 9

Comments: 5

Reviews: 8

sourland
5.00 star(s)
May 28, 2021

Took me a rainy day to find this - going to give it a try for sure. Thanks, Tonya.

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Reasons for Tossing Out Your Indoor Brooder and Start Raising Your Chicks Outdoors

Reasons for Tossing Out Your Indoor Brooder and Start Raising Your Chicks Outdoors

: azygous

: Feb 24, 2016

Updated: Feb 25, 2016

: 7 min read

4.97 star(s) 187 ratings

Views: 136,689

Reaction score: 387

Comments: 222

Reviews: 112

sourland
5.00 star(s)
May 28, 2021

Great solution to a common problem. Loved the pictures of your set up.

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Do ducks like boats?

Do ducks like boats?

: WVduckchick

: May 23, 2017

Updated: Aug 2, 2017

: 2 min read

4.93 star(s) 81 ratings

Views: 36,620

Reaction score: 102

Comments: 100

Reviews: 43

sourland
5.00 star(s)
Mar 25, 2021

How did I never read this ? Great descriptive pictures.

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Common egg quality problems

Common egg quality problems

: sumi

: Aug 27, 2013

Updated: May 3, 2016

: 11 min read

4.95 star(s) 261 ratings

Views: 882,629

Reaction score: 358

Comments: 228

Reviews: 170

sourland
5.00 star(s)
Mar 25, 2021

Excellent examples of egg anomalies.

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Blooie's Rockin' Deviled Eggs

Blooie's Rockin' Deviled Eggs

: Blooie

: Oct 7, 2015

Updated: Oct 10, 2015

: 2 min read

5.00 star(s) 7 ratings

Views: 5,017

Reaction score: 4

Comments: 11

Reviews: 5

sourland
5.00 star(s)
Mar 25, 2021

Love deviled eggs. :drool

:drool

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Roomy's French Toast Custard

Roomy's French Toast Custard

: room onthebroom

: Jun 23, 2020

Updated: Jun 23, 2020

: 1 min read

5.00 star(s) 8 ratings

Views: 1,718

Reaction score: 8

Comments: 3

Reviews: 5

sourland
5.00 star(s)
Mar 25, 2021

Good stuff. :drool

:drool

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Introducing a Single Hen to an Existing Flock

Introducing a Single Hen to an Existing Flock

: azygous

: Feb 25, 2016

: 4 min read

4.84 star(s) 51 ratings

Views: 41,856

Reaction score: 122

Comments: 35

Reviews: 30

sourland
5.00 star(s)
Mar 3, 2021

Great article - great pictures.

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Ddrlonghornss Chicken Coop

Ddrlonghornss Chicken Coop

: DDRLonghorns

: Jan 11, 2012

: 4 min read

5.00 star(s) 17 ratings

Views: 160,936

Reaction score: 55

Comments: 40

Reviews: 9

sourland
5.00 star(s)
Feb 6, 2021

Chicken Palace indeed.

Egg-bound chicken causing obturator paralysis - A case study

Egg-bound chicken causing obturator paralysis - A case study

: Sonjamaria

: Nov 7, 2020

: 16 min read

4.92 star(s) 24 ratings

Views: 14,159

Reaction score: 11

Comments: 16

Reviews: 21

sourland
5.00 star(s)
Nov 17, 2020

Extremely informative and well written.

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