Backyard Poultry

Emergency Chicken Accommodations

July 23, 2021 · Tove Danovich · Coops

I’m not the only chicken owner surprised by the need to develop emergency accommodations in a pinch. Consider the potentially extreme weather events in your region and make a housing emergency plan.

Chicken Shawarma

July 23, 2021 · Rita Heikenfeld · Eggs & Meat

Learn how to make a delicious chicken shawarma in multiple ways with a variety of different accompaniments.

The Secret Life of Poultry: Chickens of Gondor

July 23, 2021 · Lacey Hughett · Chickens 101

Fanny Windeløv-Jensen is a chicken owner from Denmark with a fairly unique flock of hens, and any fellow Lord of the Rings (LOTR for short) fans are going to see why.

Marlow Chicken Hotel, England

July 23, 2021 · Susie Kearley · Coops

“There’s a chicken hotel in Marlow?” I said to a friend who was telling me about her chickens’ holiday arrangements. I felt compelled to investigate.

Do Chickens Have Feelings, Emotions, and Sentience?

July 23, 2021 · Tamsin Cooper · Chickens 101

Do chickens have feelings and are they sentient? Researchers are investigating their emotions and how they express them. We can use this information to create happy, healthy, productive environments for our birds.

6 Tips for Inside a Chicken Coop

July 23, 2021 · Ann Accetta-Scott · Coops

Setting up the best chicken coop means building a solid predator-proof structure, appropriate-sized run, and a good internal setup. The following tips for inside a chicken coop and how to efficiently set it up will benefit not only the chickens but also the keeper.

All Cooped Up: Salpingitis/Lash Egg

July 23, 2021 · Lacey Hughett · Feed & Health

Medically, salpingitis is the inflammation of the oviduct in hens. The oviduct is a tube connecting a hen’s ovary to her cloaca; it’s the passage that an egg follows before being laid.

Ask the Expert August/September 2021

July 23, 2021 · Marissa Ames · Ask The Expert, Feed & Health, Members Only

Ask our poultry experts about your flock’s health, feed, production, housing and more! Please note that although our team has dozens of years of experience, we are not licensed veterinarians. For serious life and death matters, we advise you to consult with your local veterinarian.

Backyard Poultry Special Issue 2021

July 23, 2021 · Marissa Ames · Magazine Previews

Backyard Poultry Special Issue 2021 is in homes August 12th, but digital and All-Access subscribers can read it NOW! Subscribe to Backyard Poultry for great stories on the most sustainable meat and egg breeds, growing fodder and mealworms, and preventing diseases and health problems.