guide Archives - Backyard Poultry

Identifying and Treating Respiratory Infection in Chickens

November 18, 2022 · Jeremy Chartier · Feed & Health

Respiratory infection in chickens is a serious concern, but many new flock owners tend to jump to conclusions every time a chicken sneezes.

Comb-To-Toe Checkup for Chicken Ailments

October 6, 2022 · Lisa Steele · Feed & Health

Can you recognize chicken ailments before it’s too late? Performing regular checkups can identify and ward off problems before they become worse.

Help Your Chicks Grow Healthy Feathers

October 5, 2022 · Rebecca Sanderson · Feed & Health

Feathers provide temperature control and protect from the elements. Learn how to help your birds grow healthy plumage.

Keeping Turkeys Healthy in Winter

September 9, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Poultry 101

Turkeys are remarkably hardy birds. By the time turkeys reach maturity, they are very easy to care for, and are capable of surviving winter weather in great shape.

Gardening with Guinea Fowl

September 9, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Poultry 101

Is 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.

Guinea Fowl Care: Housing and Winter Survival

September 9, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Poultry 101

Guinea fowl that are trained to roost inside a shelter at night will outlive those that roost in trees. Guinea fowl have been reported to have lived to be 17 years or older, but unfortunately, more lose their lives to predators than to old age.

What Killed My Chicken?

September 8, 2022 · Gail Damerow · Coops

Keep a flock for long and sooner or later you’ll be asking yourself, “What killed my chicken?” Many marauders love our backyard chickens as much as we do, and each leaves a calling card that offers a clue as to which predator you’re dealing with.

Raising Baby Chicks: A Beginner’s Guide

August 29, 2022 · Marissa Ames · Chickens 101, Kids' Corner

Here’s what you need to know about raising baby chicks before you bring them home.

How to Build a Chicken Coop From a Garden Shed

April 21, 2022 · Janet Garman · Coops

Add to Favorites The day I brought home the first two chicks, I went against all the advice I give to people thinking about getting backyard chickens. We had a …