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Raising Pekin Ducks

February 26, 2020 · Erin Phillips · Poultry 101

My husband and I decided to start raising Pekin ducks kind of on a whim. We were picking out the birds for our chicken flock and saw the ducklings on the hatchery’s site.

Make an Herbal Snack Bar Wall Hanging

February 22, 2020 · Janet Garman · Feed & Health

You can quickly construct an herbal snack bar using a shipping pallet. We made two different gardens using pallets.

Bedding For Chickens: Safe and Easy Winter Coop Heat and Insulation

December 25, 2019 · Lisa Steele · Coops

With the proper bedding for chickens, your flock is able to withstand the cold weather quite well. Heat generally isn’t necessary in chicken coops, but we’ve all seen the sad stories of coops, barns or even homes burning down in the winter due to the improper use of heat lamps.

Chicken Clothes for Halloween and Christmas

October 30, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101, Kids' Corner

Whether it be for a competition, holiday, or just for pleasure, many people enjoy putting clothing and accessories on their chickens in order to dress them up. If you are going to costume your chickens, advises Brigid McCrea, PhD, associate professor at Delaware State University and extension poultry specialist, for the health and safety of your birds keep the following clothing guidelines in mind:

Heroic Pigeons in World War II

September 2, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Poultry 101

Add to Favorites By Susie Kearley – Pigeons aren’t everyone’s favorite bird. Some people consider them to be pests or even vermin, but for others, pigeons are amazing creatures. Homing …

Ask the Expert: Parasites (Lice, Mites, Worms, Etc.)

September 1, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Ask The Expert

Do you have a question about parasites and your flock? You’re not alone! Look inside for questions and answers from other poultry owners.

Ask the Expert: Feathers

August 2, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Ask The Expert

Do you have a question about molting, feather picking, or other feather issues? You’re not alone! Look inside for questions and answers from other poultry owners.