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How to Keep Chickens Warm in Winter Without Electricity

December 25, 2019 · Lisa Steele · Coops

Keep your chickens warm without a heat lamp. Learn how to keep chickens warm in winter without electricity by using the right chicken bedding.

Backyard Poultry February/March 2020

December 24, 2019 · Marissa Ames · Magazine Previews

Backyard Poultry February/March 2020 • 15/1 is in-home January 16th but available online NOW! Subscribe for stories on fowl cholera, all about hatching eggs, imprinting behavior, hip hybrids, PLUS a breed profile of the Bresse-Gauloise chicken!

Ask the Expert February/March 2020

December 24, 2019 · Marissa Ames · Ask The Expert, 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.

Cinnamon Queens, Paint Strippers, and Showgirl Chickens

December 24, 2019 · Kenny Coogan · Chickens 101

Strippers, Showgirl chickens, Cinnamon Queens, and other hip chicken cross breeds with hybrid vigor.

Show Chickens: The Serious Business of “The Fancy”

December 24, 2019 · Jeremy Chartier · Chickens 101

The world of show chickens is a colorful one that attracts a myriad of unique characters. If you want to join the fun, I encourage you to wander the regional ABA/APA sanctioned poultry shows for inspiration.

Tinkerbell – My Wild Goose Story

December 24, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Geese

As a child, I fell in love with Canada geese. I am thankful to be a part of the wonderful story of Tinkerbell!

Crazy K Farm

December 24, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

The mating habits of hens and roosters aren’t within the purview of most geologists, but that didn’t stop Houston-area geologist Tobi Kosanke from getting into the chicken sex apparel business.

The Bucks Goat Centre

December 24, 2019 · Susie Kearley · Members Only, Poultry 101

This is no ordinary farm. The animals are not bred for milk or meat. They live a life of fuss and adoration, admired by the visiting public, appearing on television, and arriving at events to bring a quirky element to even the most formal of proceedings.

The Secret Life of Poultry: Papua the Wonder Fowl

December 24, 2019 · Lacey Hughett · Members Only, Poultry 101

A video went viral recently of a woman running a dog agility course with a guinea fowl. I needed to know more and promptly got into contact with the person in the video, Emily Autumns, who is the owner and trainer of the guinea in the video.