Ask The Expert
As a Backyard Poultry member or digital subscriber, you’ll have access to hundreds of questions we’ve answered through the years.
Not a member? Sign up today!
Already a member? Simply log in!
What’s more, you can ask our poultry experts about your flock’s health, feed, production, housing and more! We’re here to help.
Please note that although our team has dozens of years of experience, we are not licensed veterinarians. For serious life and death matters, we advise you to consult with your local veterinarian.
Ask Our Experts
Add to Favorites MITES IN THE CHICKEN COOPI have mites in my coop. An ancient Frenchman neighbor has recommended spraying with paraffin. Is this a good idea?Jeanne, Toulouse, France Hello …
Read More
Ask the Expert: Pheasants
Have a pheasant or few? Have questions? You’re not alone! Look inside for questions and answers from other poultry owners.
Read More
Ask the Expert: Oct/Nov 2022
Have poultry questions? Ask our experts!
Read More
Ask the Expert August/September 2022
Our experts answer reader questions about poultry.
Read More
Ask The Expert February/March 2022
Add to Favorites Barred Rocks Not Laying Carol: Hello, I have six 22-week-old hens. Four Barred Rock and two that are orange-brown colored. The two orange-brown hens started laying eggs …
Read More
Ask the Expert April/May 2022
Add to Favorites Booties For Bumblefoot? Hi Marissa, Do you know about neoprene booties for Pekin ducks that have bumblefoot? Thank you, Deborah *********************************** Hi Deborah, I haven’t personally used …
Read More
Ask The Expert June/July 2022
Add to Favorites Mandarin Breeding I look forward to your emails. I have a pair of Mandarins, but it is the law in South Africa to pinion all nonindigenous waterfowl. …
Read More
All Cooped Up: Fowl Cholera
Fowl cholera is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects multiple species of wild and domestic birds. Onset is sudden, with a high mortality and morbidity rate. Fowl cholera is found worldwide.
Read More
Ask the Expert December 2021/January 2022
Ask our poultry experts about your flock’s health, feed, production, housing and more! Please note that although our team has dozens of years of experience, we are not licensed veterinarians. For serious life and death matters, we advise you to consult with your local veterinarian.
Read More
Ask the Expert October/November 2021
Ask our poultry experts about your flock’s health, feed, production, housing and more! Please note that although our team has dozens of years of experience, we are not licensed veterinarians. For serious life and death matters, we advise you to consult with your local veterinarian.
Read More