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Where to Buy Baby Chicks

March 31, 2020 · Erin Phillips · Chickens 101, Kids' Corner

After figuring out which chicken breeds will best suit your family or farm, you need to decide where to buy baby chicks.

Cats + Chickens = Toxoplasmosis Symptoms in Humans

February 19, 2020 · Gail Damerow · Feed & Health

If you have cats and are raising meat chickens, be aware of the potential dangers of toxoplasmosis symptoms in humans.

The Economics of Egg Farming

January 15, 2020 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

When I started egg farming, I kept track of my costs. The numbers surprised me. Turning a profit leaves a lot of factors to consider.

8 Interesting Features of the Silkie Chicken Breed

January 6, 2020 · Gail Damerow · Chickens 101

Silkies are distinctly different from any other chicken breed. They share a unique combination of genetic and behavioral features. In 2003, a group of Japanese researchers mapped the mitochondrial DNA of a Silkie to determine the breed’s genetic position in relation to other birds in the genus Gallus.

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.

How Do You Stop a Broody Hen?

August 14, 2019 · Gail Damerow · Feed & Health

How do you stop a broody hen? Learn techniques for breaking up the broody, including collecting eggs, moving the hen, covering the nest, and more.

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.