Backyard Poultry

How to Add a Royal Palm Turkey to Your Flock

March 14, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Members Only, Poultry 101, Turkeys

A Royal Palm turkey can be easily integrated into your flock. Their requirements for diet, safety, and dust baths are similar to chickens.

Secret Life of Poultry: Charlene

March 14, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

Add to Favorites by Lacey Hughett Last summer in western Massachusetts, Jude was visited by a stray chicken. Jude, having absolutely no experience with chickens, wasn’t quite sure what to …

Chickens in Famous Gardens

March 14, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

Learn about chickens in famous gardens through the avian residents of Rudyard Kipling’s home and see how they help maintain the estate.

Is Caring for Chickens a Huge Time Commitment?

March 14, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

Discover four women’s experiences of many years caring for chickens, including joy and woes, and why two ended their backyard chicken lifestyle.

BYP Urban Chicken Keeping e-edition Flip Book

March 14, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

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Are Chickens Good Pets for Homeowners?

March 14, 2019 · Janet Garman · Chickens 101

Homeowners keep chickens for fresh eggs, insect control, and companionship! Chickens may be good pets, but they are not house pets. An optimal flock size is three or more. Be sure to provide healthy food, fresh water, and a home in your backyard.

Raising Chickens Brought Positive Energy to Our Lives!

March 14, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

Live life in harmony with nature and the environment by welcoming chickens into your life.

Picking the Best Heated Waterer for Your Coop

March 14, 2019 · Jeremy Chartier · Coops

Water is a critical part of keeping your birds happy, healthy, and productive. When the temperatures fall and water freezes, your birds will be deprived of one of their most essential nutrients.