How to Pick the Best Chicken Feeders and Waterers
Feeding backyard chickens should hypothetically be a simple thing to do. You know what chickens can eat, but when the chicken feeders and waterers we buy fail to live up to expectations, it complicates things.
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How to Feed Chickens Corn and Scratch Grains
When I first started keeping chickens, I felt that feeding scratch grains was necessary. I don’t remember where I heard this, but I fed scratch grains with corn daily.
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Backyard Poultry August/September 2022
Backyard Poultry August/September 2022 — 17/4 is in homes July 14th but digital and All-Access subscribers can read it NOW! Subscribe to Backyard Poultry for great stories on Hungarian Yellow Chickens, chickens in strollers, protecting your chickens in really bad weather, and delicious chicken meatballs. PLUS: Turkens, amazing naked-neck chickens!
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A No Crow Collar Reduces Rooster Crowing Volume
Some people love to hear a rooster crowing. Others complain so vociferously you’d think they were talking about a barking dog.
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A Little More Poultry 201
Here are a few unusual pieces of information about poultry for you to share next time you lack something to talk about.
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Bawk Mahal Coop Inspiration 6/22
Repurpose building materials you have lying around for a creative and affordable coop.
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Breed Profile: Swedish Flower Hen
The Swedish Flower Hen is a hardy, heritage landrace with beautiful plumage and a friendly nature. They are self-sufficient survivors, but the breed needs urgent conservation.
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Erminettes
Erminettes were brought to the United States in the 1860s and poultry fanciers have loved them ever since.
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Tips on Rooster Care; Keep Your Stud in Top Form
Rooster care is something many of us don’t think about often, but there are a few things we can do to keep our roosters in good shape. Even the best rooster breed may need a hand once in awhile, so let’s talk about some of the issues roosters encounter.
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Are You Wondering What Do Roosters Eat?
The common answer from chicken keepers when you ask them “what do roosters eat” is that they feed their roosters the same thing as the rest of the flock. This makes sense in backyard settings where the flock members typically vary in breed and size.
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