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Unexpected Eggshell Color Variance

January 26, 2023 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Eggs & Meat

Add to Favorites Story and photos by Krislee Johnson While in the coop doing my morning chores I was met with an unusual surprise. An unfamiliar colored egg had found …

Abnormal Chicken Eggs

January 26, 2023 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Eggs & Meat

Ever wonder why eggshells have odd bumps or discolorations? Learn how eggs develop and troubleshoot abnormal eggs with chicken owner and writer Elizabeth Diane Mack.

A Reference Guide for Incubation

January 6, 2023 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Eggs & Meat

Check out this handy reference guide to terms related to incubation and hatching, as well as incubation times for different poultry.

Guinea Egg Pound Cake

December 29, 2022 · Gail Damerow · Eggs & Meat

Not wanting the guinea eggs to go to waste, I decided to use the eggs to make a pound cake. Here’s my recipe and tips.

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.

A Year-Round Chicken Care Calendar

December 19, 2022 · Kenny Coogan · Chickens 101

This year-round chicken care calendar should help you know what to expect when starting your own flock.

Incubation 101: Hatching Eggs is Fun and Easy

December 19, 2022 · Sponsored Content · Chickens 101, Eggs & Meat

If you’re considering hatching your own flock of backyard chickens here’s a few things you need to know for hatching eggs successfully in an incubator.
For embryos to develop correctly, eggs need to be kept at the right temperature, turned often and correctly positioned.

Emus: Alternative Agriculture

December 15, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Poultry 101

Today in the U.S., emus are a popular choice for alternative agriculture due to their minimal husbandry needs, small acreage capability, appealing characteristics and potential for becoming profitable.