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Frittata 101

July 26, 2022 · Rita Heikenfeld · Eggs & Meat, Recipes

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?

How to Produce the Best Fertile Hatching Eggs

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.

How to Make Use of Chicken Feathers

July 25, 2022 · · 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?

Maintaining a Healthy Chicken 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

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!

Coturnix Quail Farming: Tips For Smooth Quailing

July 20, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Poultry 101

If you’re looking for an easy livestock addition for your backyard or homestead, you need look no further than the Coturnix quail for quail farming. They consume very little feed and require very little care to produce healthy, gourmet-quality quail eggs and meat for your family.