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Keeping Turkeys Healthy in Winter

September 9, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Poultry 101

Turkeys are remarkably hardy birds. By the time turkeys reach maturity, they are very easy to care for, and are capable of surviving winter weather in great shape.

Gardening with Guinea Fowl

September 9, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Poultry 101

Is gardening with guinea fowl possible? Absolutely! Guineas take care of ticks, grasshoppers, Japanese beetles and other obnoxious bugs in your garden without wrecking your plants.

Guinea Fowl Care: Housing and Winter Survival

September 9, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Poultry 101

Guinea fowl that are trained to roost inside a shelter at night will outlive those that roost in trees. Guinea fowl have been reported to have lived to be 17 years or older, but unfortunately, more lose their lives to predators than to old age.

Keeping Your Flock Away from Predators Takes Strategy, Knowledge, and a Little Craftiness

September 8, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Coops

Predators are in all parts of the world, and there is quite a list of potential danger coming from both above and below. So what can you do to protect your birds when such predators are constantly lurking?

Goose Eggs: A Golden Find — (plus Recipes)

September 5, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Eggs & Meat

Want to enjoy those precious goose eggs? Try any of these recipes for goose egg goodness.

How Long Do Chicks Need a Heat Lamp?

August 26, 2022 · Marissa Ames · Feed & Health

Do chickens need heat in winter? Only the babies, and only for a short time. But how long do chicks need a heat lamp?

12 Tips to Help You Legalize Owning Chickens in Your Community

August 18, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

Across the country, chicken lovers are fighting to legalize keeping a few backyard chickens. Here are some tips to help in your community.

Heritage Poultry

August 14, 2022 · Marissa Ames · Poultry 101

Some of us raise poultry for fun. Others want eggs or meat. But some take activism further and save heritage poultry breeds from extinction.

Do You Need Toys for Chickens?

August 10, 2022 · Kenny Coogan · Feed & Health, Kids' Corner

Professionals agree chickens need enrichment. Keeping your flock healthy, either for egg or meat production or companionship, is most likely your primary goal. Maintaining healthy chickens is a process that includes many facets, including environmental, social and physical aspects.