Articles by BYC Project Manager
Ever wondered about the magic behind those captivating still life photos that tell stories without a single word? Well, you're in for a treat! Still life photography, the art of capturing everyday objects in a compelling way, is not just for the pros. In fact, it's an excellent starting point...
A chicken typically lives between five and ten years. However, the lifespan of different breeds varies greatly. A number of factors affect how long a chicken lives, including predation, flock dynamics, diseases, breed, and more. Here I'll tell you about all the things that can affect the life...
Backyard farming isn’t just about chickens anymore. While chickens have long reigned supreme as the go-to choice for fresh eggs and lively companionship, there’s another bird ready to make its debut in your yard: the humble duck. Ducks might not be the first animal that comes to mind when...
Can Chickens Eat cauliflower?
Both the white curd or heart and the green cauliflower leaves are edible to chickens, raw or cooked. You should hang the whole cauliflower plant in the run and then let the chickens pick at it when they want.
Can chickens eat raw cauliflower?
Either cooked or raw...
You can definitely feed cherries to your chickens and they're one of the best fruits that you can feed them. In addition, cherries have a wide variety of nutrients that are highly bioavailable.
Despite cherries being considered safe for chickens of all sizes, baby chicks may not be able to...
Turkeys are fascinating and enjoyable creatures, but they also produce a lot of waste and manure. Managing turkey waste and manure is an important aspect of turkey husbandry, as it can impact the health and productivity of the birds, as well as the environment.
In this article, we'll explore...
Chickens have long eaten cracked corn as part of their diet. Cracked corn chicken feed is affordable and easily available, but is it good for chickens? There is no doubt that chickens enjoy it. However, chickens require a balanced diet of proteins, carbohydrates, and vitamins. Despite its...
Chickens are often thought of as farm animals that simply lay eggs and provide meat for humans. However, they are intelligent creatures with complex social behaviors that are often overlooked. One question that frequently comes up is whether chickens enjoy being petted. The answer may surprise...
Raising a flock of chickens comes down to a lot of things, from choosing the best breeds to having enough resources to sustain your chickens. But first, when should you buy chickens? How do the different seasons affect chickens? You should know the right time to buy your chickens because any...
It's exciting to bring home chicks for the first time, so you need to make sure your new flock is set up to thrive. There is a lot to learn before you start raising chicks, and the first item on the list is how to brood the little babies without making mistakes.
Below is a list of the most...
Have you ever wanted backyard chickens but thought they were too much trouble to get? Were you put off by the thought of feeding, housing & cleaning their coop? Keeping poultry isn't easy, but it's not as complicated as you think!
When your coop is set up and the ladies are moving in, you can...
One of the most common problems chicken keepers encounter is mites on chickens. They can be introduced by wild birds or visiting rodents, or get picked up when your birds get into contact with other, infested, birds at places such as poultry shows, sales, or auctions. Infestations can cause a...
Keeping quail in your backyard can be an enjoyable and fulfilling experience, providing you with delectable eggs and meat while requiring less space and effort compared to raising chickens. However, selecting the right quail breed among the many options available can be a challenging task for...
Have you ever wanted to make a chicken coop for your backyard chickens, but you had no idea where to start? Check out these ten inspiring chicken coop projects from the BYC members— all of them were built with recycled materials and elbow grease! It only goes to show that making chicken coops...
Canker in chickens (Avian Trichomonosis), is a disease caused by one-celled protozoa, mostly infecting young birds. Lesions within the mouth and esophagus are caused by this illness, which principally affects chickens' upper gastrointestinal systems.
As the disease progresses, the lesions often...
Building a chicken coop is a fairly simple weekend woodworking project. Don't be chicken! We promise: It's easier than you think to build a warm home for your chickens with these 5 chicken coops that you can build in a weekend! These will also help you build your brood an easy, safe, and sturdy...
A vent prolapse, also known as a "blowout," occurs when a portion of the hen's vent protrudes outside the chicken's body. Breeds and crosses that tend to be fat (such as meat breeds) are prone to vent prolapse.
Despite the fact that vent prolapse itself is not fatal, the underlying problems can...
Maybe your flock has never had bananas before, and you're wondering if they should be allowed to eat them. Most of the time, our little critters will eat anything we give them. As a result, it is our responsibility to watch their diet so that they grow up healthy and happy! However, this does...
If you’re a gardener looking to grow healthy plants, chicken manure might just be the answer you’re looking for. Chicken manure is a great organic fertilizer that provides nutrients to your plants and helps improve soil structure. However, using chicken manure can be tricky if you don’t know...
What is the purpose of Roosters Pecking Hens?
Occasionally, your rooster may peck the hens on the backs and heads. Despite what you may think, the rooster is simply doing his job - pecking is a part of courtship. If a hen is ready to mate/breed, when a rooster pecks her like that, she will squat...