Feed & Health
Homemade Poultry Waterer and Feeder
Although old-fashioned feeders may still work for some, people are finding themselves frustrated with waste.
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Sick Chicks: 7 Common Illnesses You May Encounter
You should be aware of these common chick illnesses. While these illnesses can be scary, most can be prevented by keeping your brooder and coop clean.
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Henrietta, a Cross Beak Story
I noticed one of the chicks was not like the other. Her name was already Henrietta, a Golden Laced Wyandotte, and I noticed her upper and lower beaks seemed to be growing apart, or at least not lining up together.
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Pecking Away at Climate Change
The three climate issues that affect chickens’ welfare are temperature, humidity, and insect availability for foraging, especially for free-range chickens. Climate change has become a priority on the homestead.
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3 Herbs to Heal and Prevent Chicken Respiratory Infections
Many of these herbs have been proven time and time again to heal respiratory issues (some studies have even been done on chicken respiratory infections!).
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What Do Chickens Need? — Chickens in a Minute Video
Add to Favorites Join Backyard Poultry magazine in our video series, Chickens in a Minute, as we answer frequently asked questions about how to raise a healthy backyard chicken flock. …
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Caring For Baby Chicks with Pasty Butt
If you are new to having backyard chickens and just starting out caring for baby chicks, you should be aware of a potentially life-threatening, but easily treatable condition that is fairly common, affecting mainly shipped day-old chicks.
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Ask the Expert December 2021/January 2022
Ask our poultry experts about your flock’s health, feed, production, housing and more! Please note that although our team has dozens of years of experience, we are not licensed veterinarians. For serious life and death matters, we advise you to consult with your local veterinarian.
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Busting Wintertime Poultry Flock Boredom
Avoid bad behavior in the winter by adding diversity and giving them a distraction from the cold weather.
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Holiday Treat Garlands: What Vegetables can Chickens Eat?
What vegetables can chickens eat? String up these festive red and green vegetable garland treats from our list to keep your flock occupied this winter.
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