backyard-poultry
Comb-To-Toe Checkup for Chicken Ailments
Can you recognize chicken ailments before it’s too late? Performing regular checkups can identify and ward off problems before they become worse.
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A Guide to Clipping Chicken Wings
Clipping chicken wings is a good skill to have if you’re going to raise backyard chickens. Unlike humans, who periodically get a haircut, shave, and nail trim, most chickens are pretty well equipped to take care of their own trims.
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APA Celebrates 150 Years
In 2023, the APA (American Poultry Association) will celebrate 150 years, culminating at its November show in Columbus, Ohio.
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Gardening with Guinea Fowl
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.
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Guinea Fowl Care: Housing and Winter Survival
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.
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How Long Do Chicks Need a Heat Lamp?
Do chickens need heat in winter? Only the babies, and only for a short time. But how long do chicks need a heat lamp?
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12 Tips to Help You Legalize Owning Chickens in Your Community
Across the country, chicken lovers are fighting to legalize keeping a few backyard chickens. Here are some tips to help in your community.
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Heritage Poultry
Some of us raise poultry for fun. Others want eggs or meat. But some take activism further and save heritage poultry breeds from extinction.
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Building Your First First Aid Kit for Chicken Injuries
Dealing with an illness or injury is unavoidable when raising any animal. Usually medical help for your sick pet is no further than a car ride away to your lo-cal veterinarian office — this is not true for chickens and other backyard poultry.
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Chicken Tractor Designs to Inspire Your Creativity
Chicken tractor designs are becoming more popular. Here are three great chicken tractor designs that you can build at home for your flock.
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