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How Long do Bantam Chickens Live?

Bantam chickens are very similar to regular chickens, only smaller (1/2 to 2/3 the size of regular birds), and are often much richer in color. Bantams are typically raised as domestic pets and show...

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How to Grow Radishes and eat them too.

Radishes are one of the first crops from the garden.  They can be cultivated and grown early in the growing season, and again in the fall when the temperatures grow cool.  One of the best choices...

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Why do Chickens cackle after they lay an egg?

7 possible answers to why chickens cackle so loudly after laying an egg. There is no definitive scientific answer to this particular behavior; However,  there are various hypotheses that have...

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Can I Order Baby Chicks in the Mail?

Absolutely! It has been happening successfully for decades.   During times of crisis, or out of convenience, you may not be able to go to your local farm or ranch store to get new...

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How to grow Green beans

Green beans are a mainstay for growing in the garden.  They can be cultivated and will continue to bear a harvest all season long.  Sometimes also known as string beans and snap...

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How to Grow Green Peas

Peas are a delightful sweet treat from the garden.  Green peas can be cultivated and grown early in the growing season, and again in the fall when the temperatures grow cool. In this...

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About the Author

Ron is an artist by day and a farmer for the rest of the morning evening and night. Ron worked on a dairy farm all through his years on this planet. He spends a lot of time working with gardening, poultry, beekeeping, alfalfa, tractors, and his wonderful family. If you want to look at some of his artwork his website is www.russonstudio.com

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