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50+ Surprising Chicken Nesting Box Ideas

September 9, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Coops

Add to Favorites New flock owners are always on the hunt for creative chicken nesting box ideas, so we asked our Backyard Poultry readers to share their suggestions, pictures, and advice! …

Heroic Pigeons in World War II

September 2, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Poultry 101

Add to Favorites By Susie Kearley – Pigeons aren’t everyone’s favorite bird. Some people consider them to be pests or even vermin, but for others, pigeons are amazing creatures. Homing …

Ask the Expert: Parasites (Lice, Mites, Worms, Etc.)

September 1, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Ask The Expert

Do you have a question about parasites and your flock? You’re not alone! Look inside for questions and answers from other poultry owners.

Songbird Netting on My Chicken Run Was a Mistake!

September 1, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Coops, Members Only

I enjoy listening to songbirds chirp their chorus while I pretend like I’m a Disney princess, but when their thievery puts a dent in my wallet, then I get angry.

Why and When Do Chickens Molt?

August 26, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Feed & Health

Add to Favorites By Jen Pitino – Many people wonder when do chickens molt? Molting, the chicken pundits tell us, is supposed to happen in either spring or at the end …

Are Bantams Real Chickens?

August 22, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

Add to Favorites Story and Photos By Don Schrider, West Virginia The History of the Bantam The word “Bantam” is derived from a major Indonesian seaport on the western side …

Backyard Chickens and Alaska Predators

August 4, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Coops, Members Only

Every state has its own special chicken-keeping challenges — and Alaska is certainly no exception. From bears to eagles, everyone loves the taste of chicken.

Ask the Expert: Feathers

August 2, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Ask The Expert

Do you have a question about molting, feather picking, or other feather issues? You’re not alone! Look inside for questions and answers from other poultry owners.