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6 Ways to Prepare for Raising Chickens in Winter

September 9, 2022 · atavares · Feed & Health

Raising chickens in winter has its challenges, but these six tips for fall flock preparation will help your chickens get through the colder months in good health.

Button Quail: Adorable By Any Name

September 8, 2022 · Kenny Coogan · Poultry 101

Button quail, which are also known as Chinese painted quail, Chung-Chi, Asian blue quail or blue- breasted quail, are well, cute as a button! The smallest of the true quail, this species is endemic to Southeast Asia and Australia.

What Killed My Chicken?

September 8, 2022 · Gail Damerow · Coops

Keep a flock for long and sooner or later you’ll be asking yourself, “What killed my chicken?” Many marauders love our backyard chickens as much as we do, and each leaves a calling card that offers a clue as to which predator you’re dealing with.

Protecting Chickens From Predators: Can You Predator Proof Your Flock?

September 8, 2022 · Rhonda Crank · Coops

Can you predator proof your flock? Of course, the answer is yes and no. As with most all other issues in life, the question of protecting chickens from predators is relative to the situation.

Quail Egg Benefits: Nature’s Perfect Finger Food

August 30, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Eggs & Meat

Quail egg benefits include flavor, nutrition and versatility. Bonus: quail egg recipes for appetizers and more.

Easy Quail Hutch You Can Build in One Weekend

August 30, 2022 · Maat Van Uitert · Coops

Building a quail hutch doesn’t take any special design skills, and we easily made ours with repurposed materials.

Build a Chicken Run and Coop from Recycled Materials

August 29, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Coops

If you want some great ideas on how to build a chicken coop using local and recycled materials, look at these great stories for inspiration.

A Guide to Duck Shelters for Winter

August 29, 2022 · Lisa Steele · Coops

With their double coat of waterproof feathers over thick, warm fluffy down and a layer of body fat, ducks (regardless of duck breeds) are exceedingly cold-hardy. They love being outdoors year-round in most climates, perfectly happy playing in the rain and even the snow.