‘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.
Read MoreWhether it be for a competition, holiday, or just for pleasure, many people enjoy putting clothes and accessories on their chickens.
Read MoreFeathers are actually a very complex part of the bird; the development of the feathers and the feather follicles is extremely involved.
Read MoreIs gardening with guinea fowl possible? Absolutely! Guineas take care of ticks, grasshoppers, Japanese beetles and other obnoxious bugs in your garden without wrecking your plants.
Read MoreBeing raised on a farm, owning chickens is a natural thing for me, but when someone asked me about my personal reasons for owning chickens, I had to stop and think. Is it because we always have, or are there more personal beliefs and reasons? The answer is both.
Read MoreUse natural dyes to color eggs. For more of a challenge, try pysanky eggs or using the shells as part of a recipe.
Read MoreNeed to know how to raise ducklings? Backyard Poultry has you covered. Here’s a quick primer to get you started.
Read MoreAdd to Favorites I started raising Belgian d’Uccles, a true bantam chicken breed, about five years ago and it was quite by accident. I had bought a few mixed bantam chicks …
Read MoreAdd to Favorites Many areas have been hit with a deep cold already this season, with temperatures below zero and wind chills much colder. It takes about 10 minutes in …
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