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Article 'How Backyard Chicken Keepers Can Protect Their Flock From Bird Flu'- BYC Project Manager
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Chicken Math ExplainedI feel so seen!
I was planning on 6 maybe 8 max. Two open air coops/runs later I had 56 by the end of my first fall. Most were breeds I...
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Phosphorus Problems in the Land of “Perfect” CalciumJust popping in to say I love your articles, and I hope you have plans for more! ❤️- thecatumbrella
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How Backyard Chicken Keepers Can Protect Their Flock From Bird FluThorough article about bird flu, the causes and how to prevent it and what to do if it's in the flock.- N F C
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Will Eggs Hatch If Not Turned?Good explanation of why turning eggs is important to a successful hatch.
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Rooster FlocksThanks for the article. Just started my all-rooster flock and yeah, someone is in the old 'maternity ward' until everyone chills out.- Jerhanner
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The Beginner's Guide to IncubationThank you. I have eggs arriving next week and this article is SO thorough and helpful. It also helps to temper my expectations on the hatch rate...- GreenHaven
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Phosphorus Problems in the Land of “Perfect” CalciumThis is a very well-written article with fantastic graphics and important information. I really like that you included foods that naturally...
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Christmas Gifts for QuailThis is such a cute topic! Like others have mentioned, I would have loved to see photos of your quail playing with these toys. Hope you'll return...
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Chicken Laying Soft EggsA much-needed article, as I see this question get asked frequently in the forums. Great overview of why it happens and what you can do to help...
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The Bantam RoosterThis was educational and also an entertaining article. A must-read for anyone considering going with bantams!- Debbie292d
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Ooodalolly at DunRovin Station
- WthrLady
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The original idea and rough plans for this coop come from the book... -
A Guide to Cross Beak Chickens- From Hatch to Adulthood
- The Coop Crew
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Identifying Cross Beak If you’re new to the backyard chicken world you probably don’t have a clue what cross beak (or scissor beak) is. That is... -
Can Chickens Fart? Exploring the Flatulence of our Feathered Friends
- BYC Project Manager
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Flatulence, the act of passing gas, is something that humans and many animals do on a regular basis. From cows to dogs, it is not uncommon to hear... -
Xylophones, mirrors, and bells...oh my! — Discovering what activities your chickens actually enjoy
- The Welch Chickens
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Have you ever bought fun-looking (and expensive!) toys for your chickens, only to find they barely glanced at them? Maybe you saw that cute video... -
The Platform Ducks - from zero to duck in an instance!
- WannaBeHillBilly
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After moving from Houston, TX to Charleston, WV in 2018 we visited a farm supply store just for fun and discovered six cute yellow fluff balls in... -
Caring For Chickens in the Winter
- BYC Project Manager
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When provided with adequate shelter and their environment is managed properly, chickens can withstand surprisingly cold winter temperatures... -
Why are my hens not laying?
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Understanding the Confusing and Mysterious Language of Chickens (With Three Tips to Become More Fluent)
- The_Chicken_Tender
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Every experienced chicken owner knows that their birds have a large (and sometimes funny!) vocabulary that allows them to communicate with the... -
A Desert Oasis Updated 03/2024
- igorsMistress
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We live in the desert which means hot temps, frequent wind and the occasional haboob in summer, then we freeze in winter. So when planning our... -
Feeding Geese
- Iain Utah
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Feeding your pet geese Geese are primarily grazing animals. They have similar nutritional needs and eating habits to horses and other similar... -
Top 10 Ways To Save On Feed Costs
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Top 10 Ways To Save On Feed Costs Keeping chickens is a wonderful hobby, but the price of their companionship and fresh eggs is the feed bill... -
A basic Q&A Turkey Primer
- duluthralphie
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This is a primer for new turkey owners or potential owners of turkeys. We have decided to present this in a question and answer format as we felt... -
Quail Diseases, Health Issues and Keeping Your Quail Healthy
- TwoCrows
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Quail Diseases Quail are generally quite hardy little birds and don't get sick often if kept properly. But on that occasion that they do, you... -
Top 15 Chicken Coop Mistakes
- Weeg
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Top 15 Chicken Coop Mistakes Chicken coops are the most important part of raising chickens. Protection from predators, warmth, and wellbeing will... -
My first attempt Making Anything (coop)
- Spartan22
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Being an accidental (impulse) chicken owner few years ago, I had to find a coop that is functional, economical and as quick as possible before my... -
Feathering Heights
- Aunt Angus
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The name makes my silly little coop sound waaay more awesome than it is. I built it all by myself with 3 sheets of recycled siding and the... -
Common Hazards In The Poultry Yard
- mymilliefleur
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If you have only a few birds, it can be devastating to lose one. Even if you have a large flock, it is still unfortunate to lose a bird... -
Why coop height matters and the benefits of a taller coop
- StinkyAcres
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So you are looking to buy or build a new chicken coop and are wondering what size you need. Everyone talks about floor space, but what about...