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Chicken Glossary

Welcome to the fascinating world of raising chickens! If you're new, or even if you've been a chick magnet for some time, you can always learn a thing or two. We've compiled this glossary as a quick reference guide to terms related to chickens.

Wondering what a "clutch" is? Hint: we're not talking about your Toyota. Ever heard of a "roosting bar"? It's not a pick-up joint - here you'll absorb a beginner's vocabulary for all things related to chickens. Read on and before long you'll be tossing out terms from pullet to pickout.

Protecting Chickens from Predators

The joy of raising chickens comes with one big responsibility: you have to protect them from all kinds of predators. Chickens are pretty much defenseless, so use these tips to help you keep them safe and happy.

Organic Chicken Husbandry

Chickens can make you green, you know. Not with envy (although your neighbors will be), but with a nod toward our planet. Raising truly organic chickens is a wonderful hobby, full of health benefits. Here we help you get started by defining what "organic" really means.

Chicken Coops, Tractors, Houses, or Runs?

What's the difference? Which is right for you? Find out here. We've got your chickens covered.

Ordinances and Permits To House Chickens

Before buying your chicken coop castle and stocking it with a bunch of birds, check your local law. It's there for a reason. Here's what you might expect to find.

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Raising Chickens

Seattle Chicken Coop Tour

Chicken Coop Tours Across the US

Seattle, WA: See how city chickens live in the land that brought you grunge and good coffee. Tilth, an environmental education organization, sponsors the City Chickens Coop Tour, where you'll get inspiration visiting creative homemade coops across the Emerald City.

Raleigh, NC: Hen-side the Beltline Tour d' Coop is an annual opportunity to visit backyard chicken-keeping operations across inner-city Raleigh, one leg of the famous Research Triangle.

Albuquerque, NM: From first-timers to chicken mansions, Albuquerque's annual Coop Tour has coops and chickens across the spectrum, and boasts the friendliest owners.

Madison, WI: Madison lives up to its nickname, Mad City. It's citizens are among the most free-thinking and creative. The annual self-guided Mad City Chicken Coop Tour is fun for both the merely curious and the devotedly serious.

Portland, OR: Portland urbanites open their yards so you can open your imagination during the Tour de Coops, which features over 25 stops and the chance to chat one-on-one with experts. The Portland Chickens Group also sponsors impressive seminars throughout the year.

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