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How to Break a Broody Hen

March 7, 2023 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

Have a broody hen that just isn’t getting the message of “no more babies?” Try these tips on how to break a broody hen.

Types of Ducks For Eggs, Meat and Pest Control

December 19, 2022 · Lisa Steele · Poultry 101

‘ve been raising various types of ducks alongside our chickens for years and have had ample opportunity to observe not only the interaction between the chickens and ducks, but also the differences between the different breeds of chickens and ducks.

Top DIY Chicken Nesting Box Ideas

November 4, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Coops

Learn how many nesting boxes per chicken are required for happy poultry, and try out these upcycled chicken nesting box ideas.

Ask the Expert: Pheasants

November 4, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Ask The Expert

Have a pheasant or few? Have questions? You’re not alone! Look inside for questions and answers from other poultry owners.

The Dutch Bantam Chicken: A True Bantam Breed

November 3, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Chickens 101

The Dutch bantam chicken is said to have originated in the Netherlands. However, historical documents from Europe tell us that the breed was brought into the Netherlands by Dutch sailors who sailed for The East India Company.

Raising American Buff Geese for Holiday Dinners

November 2, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Poultry 101

ALBC Research & Technical Program Manager: Our family has always had a taste for something different on the holiday table and the Christmas goose is among one of our favorites. As our family farm continues to grow, we thought that perhaps adding geese to our property would be a boon for our holiday festivities.

Comb-To-Toe Checkup for Chicken Ailments

October 6, 2022 · Lisa Steele · Feed & Health

Can you recognize chicken ailments before it’s too late? Performing regular checkups can identify and ward off problems before they become worse.

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.