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2026 Coolest Coops Photo Contest!
April 3, 2026 · · Coops, Giveaways

Show off your coop in the Coolest Coop photo contest for a chance to win some amazing prizes. PLUS, your coop could be featured in the August/September issue of Backyard Poultry. Don’t miss this clucking opportunity to strut your stuff and let your coop shine! Ends May 17!

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Rosemary, Lemon, & Chicken Orzo Soup in Slow Cooker

Make rosemary, lemon, and chicken orzo soup in a slow cooker for a warm soup that nourishes the soul.

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Winged Predators of Chickens and Poultry

Winged predators of chickens and poultry are among the most common predators that attack backyard poultry flocks, but are also among the easiest predators to deter.

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Best Chick Brooder Heater

Find the best chick brooder heater for your brooder to keep baby chicks warm while reducing the fire hazard that comes along with heat lamps.

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Egg Trivia and Folklore

From old wives’ tales to egg facts, learn egg trivia, egg nutrition facts, culinary facts, and folklore.

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Southwest Chicken Skillet Dinner Recipe
April 6, 2026 · · Eggs & Meat, Recipes

My family and I find this Southwest chicken skillet dinner to be a year-round winner, with summer’s fresh produce making the dish top-notch.

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Raising Baby Chicks: A Beginner’s Guide
February 20, 2026 · · Chickens 101, Kids' Corner

Here’s what you need to know about raising baby chicks before you bring them home.

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Baby Chick Brooder Ideas
February 20, 2026 · · Coops

Browse these chick brooder ideas so you can build a brooder that works for you and your chicks.

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NPIP Certified Hatcheries: Why it Matters When Buying Chicks
February 20, 2026 · · Feed & Health

NPIP-certified hatcheries are essential to large-scale poultry farming and the backyard flock alike.

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An Easy Quiche Recipe For Entertaining or Everyday
January 28, 2026 · · Eggs & Meat, Recipes

It may sound fancy, but this easy quiche recipe is simple to make and is versatile enough to serve a few or a crowd.

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