Backyard Poultry

How to Raise Free Range Chickens

May 6, 2021 · Rhonda Crank · Chickens 101

In the discussion of raising chickens, there have been two traditional schools of thought. The first is total free range. Usually, an evening feeding of grain or other treat is used to lure the flock back to the chicken coop for roosting.

Hatching Duck Eggs: When Fertile Eggs Don’t Hatch

May 6, 2021 · Janet Garman · Eggs & Meat

I recently ventured into hatching duck eggs. Learn why I’m allowing Margarita, our broody duck, to sit on fertile eggs.

Chickens and Compost: A Match Made in Heaven

May 6, 2021 · Patrice Lewis · Feed & Health

While compost piles aren’t a critical element for healthy hens, it is certainly a match made in heaven. It’s not just the extra protein the birds get from their foraging.

How To Build A Poultry Water Stand

May 4, 2021 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Feed & Health

Everyone that has chickens knows what a challenge it can be to keep their water source clean. The birds love to scratch and kick up litter into the water and can create quite a mess.

Treating Livestock and Chicken Eye Problems

May 4, 2021 · Janet Garman · Feed & Health

Livestock and chicken eye problems need to be treated as soon as possible. When our chickens and livestock get an eye injury or any type of wound, I grab the first aid box.

How to Tame Aggressive Rooster Behavior

May 4, 2021 · Rhonda Crank · Feed & Health

If you have a rooster, chances are you’ve been spurred or chased. Some breeds are more prone to aggressive rooster behavior than others.

Nominate Your Favorite Flock Owner for a Backyard Poultry Feature

April 30, 2021 · Steph Merkle · Magazine Previews

Know a flock owner who inspires others? Want to see them featured in Backyard Poultry magazine? Nominate them (or yourself!) and we’ll tell their story in the pages of our magazine through photos and a short essay!