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Ms. Caldwell is a professional writer and Renaissance woman with skills from many different careers, hobbies and habits. Renee enjoys reading and researching extensively with practical application of what she learns. She especially relishes caring for her family in a frugal, Earth-friendly manner, while sharing with others through community involvement.

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A reason for no roosters in some areas of Kansas City

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 · 3 comments

Yeah. Maybe it's not really the reason the cities within the Metro don't allow roosters, but even the most die-hard lover of backyard poultry will...
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5 questions about urban chickens, 2nd edition

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There are always more questions when it comes to all things chicken. Most chicken-tenders find they have more...
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Entrepreneurial opportunity and the pet-chicken market

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Even the Wall Street Journal is picking up the story of the pet chicken trend. Today's issue features an article on the business opportunities...
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Urban Chickens 101: The heat and your chickens

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It's so hot the chickens are panting. Okay, maybe not right this second, but you know the saying about not liking the weather, right? Then wait a...
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Urban Chickens 101: How to be the Lord (or Lady) of the flies

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It's true. In our Midwest summers, flies can be uncontrollable. Perhaps the pests will even make you reconsider having chickens. I am about to...
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Urban Chickens 101: Broody hens: Chicken Zombies

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So- you go out one evening to put your birds to bed. You look in and do a head count, make certain your fan is on against the summer heat, and...
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Would you look at the size of that egg?!

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Yes, Harriet is still with us, though she walked with a limp for a bit following this mammoth specimen. At first, Harriet's owner, Tony Barbouti,...
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A cost analysis of owning backyard chickens

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I know folks out there are wondering about the true economic impact of having their own chickens to provide the household eggs. What's the cost of...
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Hatchery sites for chicks

One of the quickest, easiest ways to obtain chicks it through your feed store, but if you're looking for a different breed, you may plan on ordering...
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Annual Food Garden Tour features local backyard coops

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Jessi Asmussen and Kevin Prather had a hundred strangers tramping through their backyard this time last year. The second Annual Food Garden Tour...
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