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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.

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.

The History and Future of Marans Chickens

January 12, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

Marans chickens are synonymous with chocolate brown eggs. Marans chickens originated in the French village of the same name about 240 miles southwest of Paris or 100 miles north of Bordeaux.

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.

Continental Birds

January 4, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

Learn about Continental bird breeds, including the Hamburger, Herve, Ardenner, and Campine chicken.

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.