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Simple Turkey Brine Techniques

November 2, 2022 · Marissa Ames · Eggs & Meat

We love our turkey dinners, especially toward the end of the year, but we’ve all suffered from dry, tasteless white meat that must be smothered in gravy to be palatable.

Keeping Your Flock Away from Predators Takes Strategy, Knowledge, and a Little Craftiness

October 6, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Coops

Predators are in all parts of the world, and there is quite a list of potential danger coming from both above and below. So what can you do to protect your birds when such predators are constantly lurking?

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.

What Does a Chicken Coop Need in Case of Emergency

September 29, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Coops

What does a chicken coop need in case of emergency? Learn what you need to have on hand to be prepared for the unknown.

The Toulouse Goose

September 8, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Poultry 101

When you envision a goose, chances are that the image that appears in your head is the familiar gray shape of a Toulouse.

Quail Egg Benefits: Nature’s Perfect Finger Food

August 30, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Eggs & Meat

Quail egg benefits include flavor, nutrition and versatility. Bonus: quail egg recipes for appetizers and more.

Frittata 101

July 26, 2022 · Rita Heikenfeld · Eggs & Meat

Frittata, which translates to “fried” in Italian, is a classic egg-based dish. Even with just eggs and seasonal herbs, it’s a winner.

Breeding Chickens for Egg and Meat Production

July 17, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Eggs & Meat

Let’s face it. Few of us raise poultry in our backyards because there is some great financial advantage in doing so. Some of us do it because of fascination.

Preventing Coccidiosis In Chickens

March 15, 2022 · Jeremy Chartier · Feed & Health

Coccidiosis in chickens has been a legitimate problem for farmers since the dawn of commercial poultry farming, especially in chicks. Unfortunately, it’s also a common problem for backyard coops and homesteaders alike.

Helping Your Flock Get the Most Out of Their Meals

February 2, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Feed & Health

Add to Favorites Choosing a feed for your chickens can be tricky. There are tons of options in the feed aisle — every bag claiming to give your bird exactly …