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Taking a Break with Chickens

December 19, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

At this time, in America, the Great Depression was in “full swing,” bringing many changes to our lives. Raising chickens might be an easy way of getting my hands on some money. How hard could raising chickens be?

Chicken Feed Container Conundrums

December 14, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Feed & Health

Clever storage ideas for chicken (and other poultry) food and tools.

Holiday Chicken Decor

December 7, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Coops

Decking the halls of your coop and run with some safe, chicken-friendly decorations is a great way to get your flock — and family — into the holiday spirit.

Twas the Night Before Christmas — Chickens Edition!

December 7, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101, Kids' Corner

With apologies to Clement C. Moore. The following should prove to all the children out there that Santa visits good chickens, too.

What is Custard and Where is It From?

December 7, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Eggs & Meat

Sometimes, all it takes is a simple bowl of goodness like egg custard to wash away the worries and stresses in life. But what is custard?

Andalusian Chickens and The Poultry Royalty of Spain

December 6, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

Andalusian chickens, Black Spanish chickens, and Minorca chickens all have a long and gloried history as the poultry royalty of Spain.

The Lille Collection of Preserved Breeds

December 6, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

The collection of preserved poultry breeds of the Natural History Museum of Lille is one of the best kept, largest, and most interesting in Europe and dates back to 1823.