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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

True Facts About Ducks

Discover true facts about ducks to find out the pros and cons of keeping them as pets, and compare ducklings to ducks.

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How to Show Ducks and Geese

Learn how to show ducks and geese by being aware of the challenges, from how to choose breeds, show prep, and health requirements to be prepared for.

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Treatment of External Parasite in Poultry

Learn the most common external parasites and treatment of external parasites in poultry, including chemical, synthetic, natural, and alternative treatment options.

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Chickens in Pop Culture

Chicken keepers know when the chickens in pop culture aren’t doing what chickens actually do. Let’s explore some of the bizarre ways chickens are misrepresented and share a chuckle.

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How to Avoid Being Scammed Online

How to avoid being scammed online? Learn how to spot a scammer on Facebook and what to look for in a quality seller.

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2026 USDA Poultry Rule Changes

Read up on all USDA regulations and labeling changes, including products of the USA, sourcing, free-range or pasture-raised, and more, to identify better quality products that small producers already abide by.

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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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Cotton Patch Goose Legacy
January 28, 2026 · · Geese

Cotton patch goose, a landrace breed developed in the Southern U.S., is a domestic goose, an egg layer, and a self-sexing bird.

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