Backyard Poultry

Ask the Expert — April/May 2019

April 21, 2019 · Marissa Ames · Ask The Expert

Add to Favorites Tough Winter We’ve had a tough winter here in Central New Hampshire. Lots of snow and ice. The door to my chicken run becomes frozen often and …

Cannibalism And Chickens Pecking Each Other

March 15, 2019 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Feed & Health

Add to Favorites By Cynthia Smith – It’s happened to all of us who raise poultry: chickens pecking each other and feather picking. One day you look at the chicks …

What Not to Feed Chickens so They Stay Healthy

March 15, 2019 · Pam Freeman · Feed & Health

Feeding your chickens a varied diet is important, but knowing what not to feed your chickens is as important as knowing what to feed them.

Old Hens: How to Feed and Care for Them

March 15, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Feed & Health

Old hens might not lay as much (or at all) but they can still be a beneficial member of the flock. Find out how to care for your older hens.

Veterinary Feed Directive 2017

March 15, 2019 · Pam Freeman · Feed & Health

January 2017 was a new start in the way we medicate and treat our flocks as the Veterinary Feed Directive from the Food and Drug Administration took effect.

How to Train Chickens to Come When Called

March 15, 2019 · Pam Freeman · Chickens 101, Feed & Health

Can you train chickens? The short answer is yes. And while some may think this is a silly concept, it can be a life saver for your flock.

5 Common Chicken Diseases and Symptoms

March 15, 2019 · Rhonda Crank · Feed & Health

Add to Favorites Not many vets specialize in chicken diseases and symptoms. Finding a good source of information, like Backyard Poultry magazine, is important. We keep chickens from the sustenance …

Raising Critical Breeds: Dutch Hookbill and Aylesbury Ducks

March 14, 2019 · Kenny Coogan · Ducks, Poultry 101

The Dutch Hookbill and Aylesbury ducks are both currently listed as critical by The Livestock Conservancy. Consider adding these unique birds to your homestead to help save a heritage breed.

Meet the English Pouter Pigeon

March 14, 2019 · Kenny Coogan · Poultry 101

There are several breeds and types of pigeons, but if there were ever a supermodel pigeon, the English Pouter would be stomping down the runway during fashion week.