Backyard Poultry

From Coop to Freezer: Raising Meat Birds at Home

February 22, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Eggs & Meat

Learn the basics of raising meat birds at home with our simple introductory guide designed to help you start your own meat flock.

8 Best Hacks for Grilling Chicken

February 22, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Eggs & Meat

Use these tips and recipes to upgrade your grilled chicken (or any poultry) and make this year’s grill fest your best yet.

Recipes: Bones And Water, The Perfect Elixir

February 22, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Eggs & Meat, Recipes

If you’re interested in the healing and restorative properties of broth, or want to make the best-tasting soups and sauces start stockpiling your bones.

Myths About Chicken, Eggs And Other Foods Busted!

February 22, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Eggs & Meat

You may not follow all of these cooking rules, but more than likely you follow some because that’s how you were taught.

Braised Duck Recipe with Tomatoes and Olives

February 22, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Eggs & Meat

If you’re looking for a spectacular dish to serve this season, consider a braised duck recipe. Duck meat is recognized as one of the most richly flavored of the poultry meats.

Ask the Expert — February/March 2019

February 21, 2019 · Pam Freeman · Ask The Expert

Add to Favorites Saxony Ducks Hey there! Absolutely love your website. What a great resource trying to figure out how to get some ducks on her property. My main goals …

The Chicken Hotel

February 20, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Coops

Add to Favorites By Susie Kearley – When you go on holiday, it’s not always easy finding someone to care for your flock. So in 2007, David Roberts opened The …

Easy DIY Nest Box Ideas

February 20, 2019 · Janet Garman · Coops

Add to Favorites There are pre-made chicken nesting boxes available for purchase through poultry supply retailers. You can also get creative and come up with some nice chicken nesting boxes …

How to Keep Ducks and Chickens in the Same Coop

February 20, 2019 · Erin Phillips · Coops

You may be wondering how well keeping ducks and chickens in the same coop works. What needs do they have that are similar and different? Can chickens and ducks live together? Yes, with a few considerations.