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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

Housing Guineas

Here are a few things to consider when housing guineas to keep them healthy and happy, and how to manage them both when they’re ranging and roosting.

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Selectively Breeding Coturnix Quail

Coturnix quail are delightful birds, and you’ll enjoy both the projects and the possibilities of breeding them.

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Pickled Egg Recipes

Have an overabundance of eggs? Try these three delicious pickled egg recipes!

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Spotting and Treating Foot Problems in Chickens

Two common foot problems for chickens are splay leg and bumblefoot. While both are treatable, they need to be caught early.

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Alternative Chicken Feed

Make alternative chicken feed with easy-to-make recipes that cut down on feeding costs and provide chickens with essential nutrients.

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Making a Guinea Incubator from Scratch

Craft your own guinea incubator and learn how to troubleshoot their hatching.

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A Reference Guide for Incubation

Check out this handy reference guide to terms related to incubation and hatching, as well as incubation times for different poultry.

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10 High Protein Chicken Snacks

Healthy, high-protein snacks can help support your chicken flock during molting season! Here are 10 healthy snack ideas for your flock!

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Black Soldier Fly Larvae Farming

Want an easy (and free) way to feed your hens? Try black soldier fly larvae farming! Plus: free plans for building a black soldier fly farm.

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Protein and Enzymes in Organic Non-GMO Chicken Feed

Feeding certified organic non-GMO chicken feed has become a popular choice as people increasingly return to a natural way of life.

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