Backyard Poultry April/May 2021
March 9, 2021 · · Magazine Previews

Backyard Poultry April/May 2021 — 16/2 is in homes March 11th, but digital and All-Access subscribers can read it NOW! Subscribe to Backyard Poultry for stories on sick chicks, dangers in the coop, why using broody hens to hatch guinea keets results in a quieter flock, PLUS art with eggs!

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Plants Poisonous to Chickens
March 8, 2021 · · Feed & Health

Let’s identify some plants poisonous to chickens plus the likelihood that poultry will eat toxic plants within your yard.

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Chick Nutrition – Start to Finish
March 8, 2021 · · Feed & Health

Knowing what to feed baby chicks is a critical step. Besides a good brooder setup, your best tool for success is proper chick nutrition.

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Tips for Brooding Heritage Turkeys
March 8, 2021 · · Poultry 101

With self-sufficiency gaining popularity, you may be considering expanding your flock beyond just chickens. Why not add heritage turkeys to your farm?

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Buying and Saving with Friends — End-of-Day Hatchery Specials

Add to Favorites By Doug Ottinger – Buying leftover, bargain-chick assortments from your favorite chicken hatchery is one of the most fun-filled adventures that any poultry keeper or group of …

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Getting Ready for Spring Chicks
March 4, 2021 · · Chickens 101

Learn how to raise spring chicks and about everything you’ll need to properly care for the chicks, including feed, bedding and heating.

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Will a Broody Hen Adopt Ducklings?

Will a broody hen adopt ducklings? One woman shares her story of her hens adopting ducklings after all her adult ducks were killed.

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Getting to Know Olive Egger Chickens

Olive Egger chickens are not a breed, per se, but a cross of two breeds — usually a blue egg layer and a dark brown egg layer.

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Breed Profile: Plymouth Rock Chicken
March 1, 2021 · · Chickens 101

Plymouth Rock chickens are hardy and friendly dual-purpose chickens developed in the United States. Barred Rocks make adorable backyard companions!

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Counting Chicks

Chickens capable of doing even basic math? The idea seems absurd, yet, recent research suggests that they may indeed be capable of this. Read on to find out more about the numerical abilities discovered in chickens. 

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