Backyard Poultry

Ask the Expert December 2020/January 2021

October 23, 2020 · Marissa Ames · Ask The Expert, Feed & Health, Members Only

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.

The Secret Life of Poultry: Austin’s Chicken Composting Program

October 23, 2020 · Lacey Hughett · Poultry 101

Learn how the city of Austin, Texas, created a chicken composting program to help reduce city-wide waste output per household.

Chickens Changing Lives with Animal Antiks

October 22, 2020 · Susie Kearley · Chickens 101

Animal Antiks is small farm in Buckinghamshire, England, offering educational programs, work experience, and animal therapy. The farm’s chickens are a firm favorite with the young people who attend regularly.

Aspergillosis

October 20, 2020 · Marissa Ames · Flock Files

Aspergillosis, also known as mycotic pneumonia, is a fungal disease resulting from the inhalation of mold spores. The spores may come from contaminated bedding, feed, dust, or even air ducts and hatching equipment.

Clucktober Giveaway — Win Nearly $200 in Prizes

October 18, 2020 · Steph Merkle · Chickens 101, Coops, Eggs & Meat, Feed & Health, Giveaways

Now through October 31, enter to win a poultry prize package worth nearly $200 from Murray McMurray and Backyard Poultry!

Simple Crêpe Recipe

October 18, 2020 · Rita Heikenfeld · Eggs & Meat

Learn how to prepare a simple crêpe recipe with both sweet and savory filling options that are perfect for any occasion.

Poultry Presidents

October 16, 2020 · Kenny Coogan · Poultry 101

With a huge presidential election coming up, we asked poultry presidents around the country, about their jobs, what makes a great president, and to share their organization.

Ask the Expert October/November 2020

October 7, 2020 · Marissa Ames · Ask The Expert, Feed & Health, Members Only

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.

How to Handle a Chicken Foot Injury

October 2, 2020 · Janet Garman · Feed & Health

A chicken foot injury prevents or slows down a chicken’s ability to tend to chicken business. Most problems detected in the beginning stages are treatable.