pecking-order Archives - Backyard Poultry

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.

Easy Quail Hutch You Can Build in One Weekend

August 30, 2022 · Maat Van Uitert · Coops

Building a quail hutch doesn’t take any special design skills, and we easily made ours with repurposed materials.

You Don’t Need a Rooster Rescue, Set Up a Bachelor Pad Instead

August 1, 2022 · Chris Thompson · Coops

Finding a rooster rescue can be difficult, especially during the spring when extra, unwanted roosters start to appear as for sale or free.

How to Stop Chicken Cannibalism and Pecking

July 29, 2022 · Jeremy Chartier · Feed & Health

Chicken cannibalism is an unfortunate problem many first-time flock owners face. Inexperience, circumstances, and accidents can ignite a ruthless chain of destruction within your flock.

Tips on Rooster Care; Keep Your Stud in Top Form

July 5, 2022 · Jeremy Chartier · Feed & Health

Rooster care is something many of us don’t think about often, but there are a few things we can do to keep our roosters in good shape. Even the best rooster breed may need a hand once in awhile, so let’s talk about some of the issues roosters encounter.

How to Stop Chickens Eating Eggs

June 6, 2022 · Janet Garman · Eggs & Meat

One of the frustrating moments in chicken keeping is wondering why do my chickens eat their eggs. As you reach into the nest box to collect eggs, you find a sticky, wet mess instead. If this has happened to you, one or more of your chickens may be an egg eater.

What Does it Mean When a Chicken Lays a Lash Egg?

May 12, 2022 · Pam Freeman · Eggs & Meat

Ever heard of a lash egg? Odds are you probably haven’t. It can be a one-time occurrence or it can be an uncommon symptom of an illness that is actually the number one killer of laying hens.

Everything You Need to Know About Chicken Roosting Bars

March 17, 2022 · Lisa Steele · Coops

One of the most common questions I get asked is how wide roosting bars should be and how high off the ground they should be positioned. So here’s everything you need to know about chicken roosting bars.