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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

What’s in Your Chicken Feed?

Commercially produced chicken feeds use similar base ingredients. Learn key ingredients, phosphorus, protein, calcium, salts, crude fats.

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Herbs for Your Poultry First-Aid Kit

Yarrow, calendula, and nettle heal wounds, have anti-bacterial properties and should be in your poultry first-aid kit.

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Skolebrød Recipe

Skolebøller is a classic Norwegian egg custard bread, beloved by school children.

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Preserving Eggs (Plus Recipes!)

What’s a flock owner to do to keep those priceless eggs in abundance year-round? Preserve them. In this two-part series, I’ll take you around the kitchen and show you how to keep farm-fresh eggs throughout the year.

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Enteritis in Chickens and Other Poultry

Learn to spot enteritis in chickens, turkeys, quails, and ducks to help them maintain good gut health.

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Chickens and Fireworks

Protect your poultry from the dangers of fireworks, noises and debris.

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Herbs for Heat

Protect your flock in the summer heat with herbs for stress management, to keep them cool and healthy.

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Raspberry Soufflé: A Summertime Treat

Light, airy, tart raspberry souffle with whipped egg whites, sugar and lemon juice.

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Chicken Sloppy Joes Recipe

Spicy and/or sweet sloppy joes, cole slaw, and baked beans are all perfect summer foods.

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The Indomitable Rosie

Story about finding and treating a life-threatening mass in a chicken.

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