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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

Line Breeding Chickens with Clans

Try line breeding chickens using a small three-clan mating system on the homestead.

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Duck Coop Design Tips
August 1, 2025 · · Ducks

Here are a few duck coop design elements to keep in mind to make it useful and safe for bird and human alike.

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Heavy Duck Breeds
August 1, 2025 · · Ducks

Heavy duck breeds come in a variety of sizes, from 2-pound Call Ducks to 15-pound Muscovy drakes. These six super meat ducks are hard to beat when producing meat and eggs — and even hatching and raising ducklings.

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Best Chicken Breeds for Beginners

This guide features 12 of the best chicken breeds for beginners; whether pet chicken or egg-laying, these breeds are a great place to start.

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What’s in a Name: Roaster, Broiler or Fryer Chicken

Roaster, broiler, or fryer chicken? Let’s clear up some confusing names that are given to meat chickens. The USDA created five poultry classes due to modern breeding and feeding changes.

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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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