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Part Four: The Skeletal System

May 23, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

Add to Favorites Our bird models, Hank and Henrietta, reunite in this article on the skeletal system of the chicken. Both the male and female chickens are highly adapted for …

Chicken Reproduction: A Rooster’s System

May 21, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

Learn about the rooster reproductive system and how it contributes to the biology of chicken reproduction.

The Digestive System

May 20, 2022 · Countryside Editorial · Chickens 101

Add to Favorites The digestive system of a chicken has some similarities and some distinct differences to the human digestive system. In this article, we will explore this marvelous system, …

Part Two: A Hen’s Reproductive System

May 19, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

Add to Favorites By Thomas L. Fuller, New York Have you ever been asked, “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” When I was teaching reproduction in junior high science, I would fall …

What Can Chickens Eat as a Treat? — Chickens In A Minute Video

May 18, 2022 · Pam Freeman · Feed & Health

At Backyard Poultry, we love to tackle common reader questions, such as: “why have my chickens stopped laying” or “why are my chickens laying soft eggs.” With our popular Chickens in a Minute video series, we’ve created quick, informative videos to answer your common queries in an entertaining way.

Hungarian Yellow Chickens

May 17, 2022 · Doug Ottinger · Chickens 101

Learn about Hungarian Yellow Chickens, a beautiful landrace heritage breed and national treasure of Hungary.

How to Paint Feathers

May 13, 2022 · Kenny Coogan · Poultry 101

Ryan McGhee learned how to paint feathers and now uses his wildlife portraiture to bring attention to endangered species.

What Causes Deformed Chicken Eggs and Other Egg Abnormalities?

May 12, 2022 · Rhonda Crank · Eggs & Meat

Egg abnormalities and deformed chicken eggs occur with almost every breed of hen at some point in her egg laying career. Eggs laid by non-commercially bred hens vary considerably in size, shape, and color.

What Does it Mean When a Chicken Lays a Lash Egg?

May 12, 2022 · Pam Freeman · Eggs & Meat

Ever heard of a lash egg? Odds are you probably haven’t. It can be a one-time occurrence or it can be an uncommon symptom of an illness that is actually the number one killer of laying hens.