Backyard Poultry

Raising Game Birds

April 30, 2025 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Poultry 101

Game birds are poultry breeds traditionally considered wild birds, primarily hunted or raised for meat. Learn a little bit about raising game birds and what it takes so you can decide if it’s a worthwhile pursuit.

Domestic Guinea Fowl Colors

April 30, 2025 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Guineas

There are several different guinea fowl colors and patterns in guinea fowl, and these are how varieties in the breed are distinguished. Most varieties have black eyes and bright red wattles, with the distinctive “helmet” protruding from their heads.

Ask the Experts August/September 2024

April 29, 2025 · Tonya Olson · Ask The Expert

Ana Skemp and Audra Trosper answer your poultry questions about feather loss, egg freshness, and clipping duck wings.

Poultry Hall of Fame

April 29, 2025 · Christine Heinrichs · Poultry 101

Nominate your hero to the Poultry Hall of Fame.

Roasted Ranch Chicken Recipe

April 29, 2025 · Rita Heikenfeld · Eggs & Meat, Recipes

Ranch dressing mix is blended with seasonings, cheese, and bread crumbs. Then, chicken thighs are brushed with mayonnaise before dredging into the flavorful crumb mixture, producing chicken that’s golden, crisp, and moist.

Crispy Baked Ranch Chicken Wings

April 29, 2025 · Rita Heikenfeld · Eggs & Meat, Recipes

Make crispy baked ranch chicken wings for game day with a recipe for ranch-roasted potatoes, and don’t forget a homemade buttermilk ranch dressing mix for dipping.

Gapeworm in Poultry

April 29, 2025 · Doug Ottinger · Feed & Health

Gapeworms are parasitic nematodes that invade the respiratory tracts of many species of birds, including domestic poultry. Learn about the symptoms of gapeworm in chickens and what you can do to prevent and treat it.

Colibacillosis in Waterfowl

April 28, 2025 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Feed & Health

Because E. coli is normally found in the gut of healthy ducks, they shed it throughout their environment. Their fecal material contacts their bedding, bathing, and drinking sources.

Weird Chicken Eggs and What They Mean

April 28, 2025 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Ask The Expert, Eggs & Meat

Bumpy, pale, rough, or misshapen eggs are more common in layers over two years old. Here are reasons for weird chicken eggs and what they mean for your feathered friends.