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Summary: One of the most popular reasons for raising chickens is to raise them for their eggs. There's nothing better than a freshly-laid chicken egg! Egg layers are easy to raise. With poultryOne.com's help in everything from choosing a breed to feeding your layers, raising egg chickens is easy as...e-g-g!
Debunking Eggs Myths - Are free range eggs healthier? Are brown eggs or fertile eggs lower in cholesterol? Join us as we debunk some common egg myths.
Feeding Hens - What should you feed your hens to maximize their laying ability and keep them healthy? We'll go over some of the basics, including whether or not you should feed them kitchen scraps!
Tip on providing layers with calcium - Everyone know that egg-laying chickens need lots of calcium to ensure healthy bones and strong, thick egg shells. Instead of having to pay for calcium or oyster grit, you can use something else to supply your hens with all the calcium they'll ever need...
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Preventing and Curing Chickens from Eating Eggs - When hens start eating their own eggs, people often become frantic. We'll show you some ways to help cure this problem and prevent egg-eating in the first place!
Common Hen-Related Problems - When you raise chickens for eggs, you'll encounter problems sooner or later. Let's take a look at some common hen-related problems and steps you can take to prevent and cure them.
Culling Unproductive Layers from Your Chicken Flock - Culling is the process of removing inferior, sick, or injured hens from the flock. Includes a few guidelines to follow while culling your chickens.
