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Backyard Poultry Contributor

We love when guest writers stop by to share their knowledge and love of raising poultry. Take a minute to learn something new from an experienced poultry keeper!
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Articles by Backyard Poultry Contributor

Over Easy Breakfast Pizza Recipe with Eggs

This breakfast pizza recipe with eggs is great for flexible meals.

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Benefits of Having a Rooster with Laying Hens

Learn about the benefits of having a rooster with laying hens, including creating a flock that is less cannibalistic, shows lower signs of stress, and has more positive social interactions.

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How to Introduce New Chickens to a Flock

Learn about the pecking order, how to introduce new chickens to a flock, and what to watch for when they find their place in this social structure.

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Sebastopol Geese Facts and Breeding History

Learn these Sebastopol geese facts and how breeders prioritized the visual appeal of Sebastopol geese, leading to a genetic predisposition for lower fertility rates, which have continued to challenge the breed’s sustainability.

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Raising Game Birds

Game birds are poultry breeds traditionally considered wild birds, primarily hunted or raised for meat. Learn a little bit about raising game birds and what it takes so you can decide if it’s a worthwhile pursuit.

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Domestic Guinea Fowl Colors

There are several different guinea fowl colors and patterns in guinea fowl, and these are how varieties in the breed are distinguished. Most varieties have black eyes and bright red wattles, with the distinctive “helmet” protruding from their heads.

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Colibacillosis in Waterfowl

Because E. coli is normally found in the gut of healthy ducks, they shed it throughout their environment. Their fecal material contacts their bedding, bathing, and drinking sources.

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Weird Chicken Eggs and What They Mean

Bumpy, pale, rough, or misshapen eggs are more common in layers over two years old. Here are reasons for weird chicken eggs and what they mean for your feathered friends.

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Prepare for Mail Order Hatching Eggs

Expand your flock and enjoy incubation. In my experience, buying hatching eggs is the best way to acquire exactly what you want.

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Can Chickens Eat Weeds?

Can chickens eat weeds, and can chickens eat dandelions? Weeds are an often overlooked part of a chicken’s diet. Save money on feed costs by learning what weeds chickens can eat.

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