Backyard Poultry

Frittata 101

July 26, 2022 · Rita Heikenfeld · Eggs & Meat

Frittata, which translates to “fried” in Italian, is a classic egg-based dish. Even with just eggs and seasonal herbs, it’s a winner.

Is Chicken Rental a Trend or Viable Business?

July 26, 2022 · Patrice Lewis · Chickens 101

Chicken rental programs allow you to “try before you buy.” Is it just a trend? Or a brilliant way to avoid neglected and abandoned hens?

Raising Chicken Eggs for Hatching

July 26, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Eggs & Meat

Raising chicken eggs for hatching and incubating chicken eggs is something many of us do every year. Some of us set eggs for our own use at home and are not overly concerned about hatching rates.

Help Your Chicks Grow Healthy Feathers

July 25, 2022 · Rebecca Sanderson · Feed & Health

Feathers provide temperature control and protect from the elements. Learn how to help your birds grow healthy plumage.

How to Make Use of Chicken Feathers

July 25, 2022 · Jaclyn Krymowski · Chickens 101

Eggs and meat hold a strong place in the poultry industry, but what are chicken feathers used for? And how can you capitalize on these chicken feather uses?

Corn for Chickens and Other Chicken Myths

July 25, 2022 · Marissa Ames · Feed & Health

Even experienced chicken owners still believe a few old wives’ tales. While some chicken myths are harmless, others can be dangerous.

Feathers Hard and Soft

July 25, 2022 · Christine Heinrichs · Feed & Health

Feathers vary on different breeds. They may be hard or soft, held close to the body, like Brahmas, or loosely, like Cochins.

How to Help Your Chickens Maintain a Healthy Digestive System

July 22, 2022 · Jeremy Chartier · Feed & Health

Knowing some basic chicken digestive system facts can make us better stewards of our feathered friends. Chickens don’t eat or digest in the same way we do, and they require some different things to maintain a healthy digestive system.

Raising Turkey Poults in a Healthy Brooder Environment

July 22, 2022 · Ann Accetta-Scott · Poultry 101

Raising poults is not the same as raising chicks or ducklings. They are much more delicate than other poultry species. Here are a few tips and tricks for successfully raising poults to maturity.

Baby Chick Health Basics: What You Need to Know

July 21, 2022 · Pam Freeman · Feed & Health

‘Tis the season! And, no it’s not a national holiday like Christmas, but it might as well be. It’s chick season!

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