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How To Tell If Eggs Are Bad

June 17, 2022 · Jeremy Chartier · Eggs & Meat

Ever wondered how to tell if eggs are bad or not? Today I hope to clarify a few things, including the shortcomings of the classic egg float test.

50+ Surprising Chicken Nesting Box Ideas

June 16, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Coops

New flock owners are always on the hunt for creative chicken nesting box ideas, so we asked our Backyard Poultry readers to share their suggestions, pictures, and advice!

Chicken Fencing: Chicken Wire Vs. Hardware Cloth

June 16, 2022 · Janet Garman · Coops

If it’s called chicken wire, it must be for chickens, right? Chicken wire is widely recognized as the hexagon shaped welded wire, commonly used on farms for various fencing needs, including for chicken fences.

What’s the Best Bedding for Chickens? – Chickens in a Minute Video

June 16, 2022 · Pam Freeman · Coops

Join Backyard Poultry magazine in our video series, Chickens in a Minute, as we answer frequently asked questions about how to raise a healthy backyard chicken flock. In this video, we explore what’s the best bedding for chickens.

A Quick Guide to Buying Ducks

June 15, 2022 · Lisa Steele · Poultry 101

Pick up quick tips for buying ducks and getting your ducklings off to a great start.

Olandsk Dwarf Chickens

June 15, 2022 · Janet Garman · Chickens 101

Originally found on the small island called Olands, off the coast of Sweden, this lightweight landrace breed displays a beautiful combination of red, black, gray, brown, and white multicolored feathers.

Find the Best Automatic Chicken Door Opener

June 14, 2022 · Gail Damerow · Coops

An automatic chicken door is indispensable if you’re not always there to let your backyard chickens out in the morning and close them in at night.

Managing Chicken Coop Smell

June 14, 2022 · Jeremy Chartier · Coops

Does your chicken coop smell inordinately bad? Does your neighbor complain about the chicken coop smell wafting across the fenceline? If so, I’ve got a few tips and tricks you can employ to fix your coop, or at least understand the issue at hand.

Chicken Diseases That Affect Humans

June 12, 2022 · Rebecca Sanderson · Feed & Health

Diseases that can affect multiple species are called zoonotic diseases, such as chicken diseases that affect humans. The risk of these diseases is why the CDC has recently asked backyard poultry owners not to snuggle or kiss their chickens.