Backyard Poultry Care

How to Set Up the Perfect Brooder for Your Baby Chicks

How to Set Up the Perfect Brooder for Your Baby Chicks

A brooder is essential for raising healthy chicks. It simulates the warmth and protection they would normally get from their mother, ensuring they stay ...

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How to Protect Backyard Chickens from Heat Stress

How to Protect Backyard Chickens from Heat Stress

Just like humans, chickens can struggle with extreme heat. High temperatures can lead to stress, reduced egg production, poor growth, and even fatalities if ...

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How Backyard Chicken Owners Can Prevent Antibiotic Resistance

How Backyard Chicken Owners Can Prevent Antibiotic Resistance

Backyard chicken owners play a crucial role in reducing antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a growing global health issue. Responsible antibiotic use not only protects the ...

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Understanding How Hens Lay Eggs and Common Reproductive Issues

Understanding How Hens Lay Eggs and Common Reproductive Issues

Knowing how a hen produces eggs helps us recognize and manage potential reproductive issues. Young and old hens can experience laying problems such as ...

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A Beginner’s Guide to Judging Chickens Tips for Poultry Lovers

A Beginner’s Guide to Judging Chickens: Tips for Poultry Lovers

Judging chickens is a fascinating skill that requires keen observation, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of poultry standards. Whether you’re a backyard ...

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Wildfire Preparedness Tips for Chicken Owners

Wildfire Preparedness Tips for Chicken Owners

It is once again wildfire season in California, and that means it is time to review preparedness plans both for ourselves and our feathered ...

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The Best Egg Laying Breeds for Your Backyard Needs

The Best Egg Laying Breeds for Your Backyard Needs

Raising backyard chickens can be a fun and rewarding experience, but if you want a steady supply of fresh eggs, choosing the right breed ...

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How to Hatch Success Unraveling the Basics and Secrets of Successful Chicken Breeding

How to Hatch Success: Unraveling the Basics and Secrets of Successful Chicken Breeding

When we think about our chickens, especially in the laying industry, our thoughts may immediately drift to delicious ready-to-eat eggs from mature hens (after ...

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Backyard Ducks: A Quack-tastic Guide to Basic Care

Backyard Ducks: A Quack-tastic Guide to Basic Care

When it comes to keeping backyard poultry, chickens have long been the “go-to choice” for most poultry enthusiasts. However, over the past few years, ...

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