Chickens 101 Archives - Backyard Poultry

Rooster vs. Hen: Know Before They Crow

May 5, 2022 · Patrice Lewis · Chickens 101

How do you tell apart a baby rooster vs baby hen? Several methods can determine rooster vs hen traits (including some which are breed-specific).

Cockerel and Pullet Chickens: 3 Tips for Raising These Teenagers

April 29, 2022 · Sponsored Content · Chickens 101

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Common Mistakes New Poultry Owners Make With Chicks

April 25, 2022 · Gail Damerow · Chickens 101

Easily avoid common baby chick mistakes with a little advanced research and preparation before you bring them home.

Fresh Start for Hens

April 8, 2022 · Susie Kearley · Chickens 101

Fresh Start for Hens is a British not-for-profit organisation, run by volunteers who collect hens from poultry farms at the end of their commercial lives, and find them new homes with people who want to keep them as pets.

Go Green this Earth Day with your Backyard Poultry

April 8, 2022 · Kenny Coogan · Chickens 101, Members Only

Go even more green and sustainable with your backyard bird operation with these tips for Earth Day.

Challenging Times for British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT)

April 8, 2022 · Susie Kearley · Chickens 101, Members Only

Just before the pandemic, the British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT) built a brand-new Visitor Center in North Devon, England.

Breed Profile: Dominique Chicken

April 5, 2022 · Tamsin Cooper · Chickens 101

The Dominique chicken is the oldest American breed and an icon of rural self-sufficiency, being very hardy and an excellent forager and mother. Her calm and friendly nature makes her an excellent choice for the homestead.

The Jersey Giant Chicken

March 31, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Chickens 101

What is considered the largest breed of chicken? With standard weights of 13 pounds for males and 10 pounds for females, the humble Jersey Giant chicken is the breed that comes to mind.

How Much Do Chickens Cost?

March 30, 2022 · mfox · Chickens 101

Everyone is looking for a bargain, and raising chickens for eggs is the second rung on the homesteading ladder. The first is growing your own veggies.