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After Day 22

February 14, 2023 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

What to do after 22 days of incubation. Candle the eggs, check for life. Keep eggs warm and see if they pip.

A Smart Coop For Your Backyard

February 14, 2023 · Jeremy Chartier · Coops

There are “smart coop” devices and “no-so-smart” devices, much like there are smart chickens and not-so-smart chickens (you know the ones).

Selective Breeding in Backyard Flocks

February 13, 2023 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Eggs & Meat, Feed & Health

Traci DeLore helps you navigate selective breeding in your flock. With a little effort, you can breed preferred traits into your flock.

Best Chickens for Kids

February 13, 2023 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

Calm, friendly chickens are best when working with kids. Here are 5 of the gentlest, calmest breeds.

Shirred Eggs Recipes

February 12, 2023 · Rita Heikenfeld · Eggs & Meat, Recipes

Shake up your breakfast rotation with this master shirred eggs recipe that you can take in any direction you like!

Importance of Incubator Temperature and Humidity for Chicken Eggs

February 9, 2023 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Eggs & Meat

Learn how to hatch a chicken egg at home, the importance of incubator temperature and humidity for chicken eggs, and when to move to the brooder.

Buying Chicks: Pros and Cons of Where to Buy

February 8, 2023 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

Compare buying chicks from local breeders, professional hatcheries, and feed stores to weigh the pros and cons of each.

Small Scale Poultry Processing Equipment and Stations

February 7, 2023 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Eggs & Meat

Set up small-scale poultry processing equipment and stations for quick broiler slaughtering.

Mudchute Farm

February 7, 2023 · Christine Heinrichs · Chickens 101

Mudchute Farm in London, England is dedicated to improving the welfare of laying hens.

Harvesting, Processing, and Cooking Wild Turkey

February 7, 2023 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Eggs & Meat, Poultry 101, Recipes

Few things are tastier than wild turkey. Jenny Underwood explains how to get that wild turkey from the wild to the plate – plus recipes!

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