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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

Kombucha for Chickens

Learn about the benefits of kombucha for chickens and how to feed it to chickens safely.

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Derzsy’s Disease in Geese

Geese are remarkably hardy. However, they can occasionally get some nasty diseases — Derzsy’s dis­ease being one of them.

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Lessons from Chickenlandia: Putting Young Chickens Outside Full-Time

Oh, the age-old challenge for human mothers everywhere to let their babies go. Chicken mamas, however, are another story.

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The Realities of Guinea Fowl Care

Providing good guinea fowl care can be a pleasure … or cause problems with the neighbors. Learn about the realities of guinea fowl.

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Egg Yolk Color and Nutrition

You know that egg yolk color is influenced by what the chickens eat. But did you know that egg quality can also be affected?

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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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Goose Incubation Guide
February 23, 2024 · · Geese

Goose incubation made easier with Rachele Paulus’s easy guides and clear directions.

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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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