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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.

Advancing Into the World of Pigeon Farming

November 18, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Poultry 101

There are thousands of different breeds for pigeon farming. Of course, I couldn’t go through them all in this article, so I will attempt to narrow it down to some of the most common and unique ones.

Pigeon Facts: An Introduction and History

November 18, 2022 · Kenny Coogan · Poultry 101

Want to raise pigeons? Here are some pigeon facts and a bit of history to get your started.

Use Your Eggs to Make Homemade Mayonnaise

November 17, 2022 · Erin Phillips · Eggs & Meat

Homemade mayonnaise is easy to whip up and rich with flavor. Be prepared — it does require some patience to mix up slowly. Slow and steady is the key.

A Guide to Sick Chicken Symptoms

November 7, 2022 · Janet Garman · Feed & Health

With so much talk about chicken illnesses this year, it’s good to know what a sick chicken looks like, so we can try to help our feathered pets feel better quickly. We are all uncertain at times, but there are certain criteria you can use to assess if your bird has sick chicken symptoms.

How to Cut a Whole Chicken into 11 Pieces

November 5, 2022 · Rhonda Crank · Eggs & Meat

I titled this article “How to Cut a Whole Chicken into 11 Pieces.” Perhaps a better title would be “How I Cut a Whole Chicken into 11 Pieces.”

Chicken Feather and Skin Development

October 5, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

Feathers are actually a very complex part of the bird; the development of the feathers and the feather follicles is extremely involved.

A Guide to Clipping Chicken Wings

October 5, 2022 · Gail Damerow · Feed & Health

Clipping chicken wings is a good skill to have if you’re going to raise backyard chickens. Unlike humans, who periodically get a haircut, shave, and nail trim, most chickens are pretty well equipped to take care of their own trims.