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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

Egg Candling Chart

By candling the eggs, you can determine stage of development or if the egg has failed to develop and died within the shell.

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Lessons from Chickenlandia: About Baby Chicks

Get lessons from Chickenlandia, including poultry advice, recipes, care, and feeding from Dalia Monterroso.

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Poultry Paradise in Scotland

From London to the Outer Hebrides, Clare Pussey started a new life and animal farm with alpaca, poultry, and pigs.

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The Useful Goose
January 2, 2024 · · Geese

Geese are a versatile addition for your farm or homestead, from guardians to meat birds to goose down.

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Gumboro Disease

Gumboro disease, caused by the infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) is a highly contagious virus affecting chicks under 16 weeks of age.

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Maintaining Your Pastures for Poultry

Caring for your pastures increases their biodiversity and bioavailability of food for poultry and waterfowl.

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How To Care For Ducks
December 28, 2023 · · Ducks

Learn how to care for ducks, including planning for ponds, biosecurity, feed and treats, and choosing the right breed.

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Winter Layers

Keep hens laying in winter with ventilated coops, windbreaks, heated water, deep bedding.

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Snowbound Winter Chickens

Add to Favorites From shoveling snow to reach the coop, to hens that don’t take well to being snowbound, winter chickens have their own set of challenges. by Gina Stack …

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Generational Teaching with Chickens and Kids

Grandkids learn to care for animals teaching responsibility, organization, animal husbandry

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