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Chickens as Pets: 5 Kid-Friendly Chicken Breeds

January 25, 2022 · Lisa Steele · Chickens 101

Raising a flock of backyard chickens as pets with “benefits” is a fun, fulfilling activity that the whole family can get involved in.

Chickens Eating Eggs: 10 Ways to Stop or Prevent It

January 20, 2022 · canderson · Feed & Health

Most of us who are in the business of raising backyard poultry are doing it for the eggs. Am I right? When your chicken’s eating eggs, nobody wins.

Homemade Poultry Waterer and Feeder

January 19, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Feed & Health

Although old-fashioned feeders may still work for some, people are finding themselves frustrated with waste.

Sick Chicks: 7 Common Illnesses You May Encounter

January 19, 2022 · Rebecca Sanderson · Feed & Health

You should be aware of these common chick illnesses. While these illnesses can be scary, most can be prevented by keeping your brooder and coop clean.

How to Care for Ducklings

January 18, 2022 · Erin Phillips · Ducks, Kids' Corner, Poultry 101

Learning how to care for ducklings isn’t the same as caring for chicks. Read on to discover the differences in these fun water fowl.

Spontaneous Sex Reversal in Your Poultry

January 17, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

Spontaneous sex reversal in a hen is a somewhat rare phenomenon. However, with 1-in-100 odds for a spontaneous sex reversal, it is certainly not an impossibility that a member of your backyard flock could transform herself into a crowing rooster.

3 Tips to Help Hens Lay Eggs That Are Fresh & Healthy

January 17, 2022 · Sponsored Content · Chickens 101

Raising backyard chickens should be fun. You provide your hens a chicken coop, care and quality feeds. They provide you nutritious eggs and undeniable companionship.

List: The Best Chicken Names — A to Z

January 5, 2022 · Countryside Editorial · Chickens 101

Dreaming up the perfect baby chick names is one of the most exciting parts of starting or adding to a flock. If you need inspiration, our readers and fans are here to help.

Selective Breeding: How to Breed Chickens

January 4, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

For those of us who are learning how to breed chickens or teaching others how to breed chickens, you must realize that breeds of poultry cannot be maintained. Your fowl are either improving or degenerating with each passing generation.