Mary Christiansen Archives - Backyard Poultry

Preserve Eggs

February 20, 2023 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Eggs & Meat

Eggs are a healthy source of protein around the world, and there are a variety of ways to preserve extra eggs. Think dehydrating, pickling, and freezing egg whites and yolks.

16 Fascinating Egg Facts

May 11, 2022 · Mary Christiansen · Eggs & Meat

Scrambled, poached, fried, and baked eggs are chocked full of healthy nutrients.

How a Broody Hen Hatches Chicks

May 8, 2020 · Mary Christiansen · Feed & Health

Modern breeding has pretty much eliminated broodiness in most large fowl breeds, although there still may be one or two within a flock that have retained those mothering instincts.

Spring Cleaning Avoids Chicken Parasites

February 20, 2019 · Mary Christiansen · Coops

Now is the perfect time for spring cleaning in the chicken coop. It’s also time to check for needed repairs and check for chicken parasites that may have taken up housekeeping.