Articles by sumi
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Common egg quality problems
Approximately 2% of all chicken eggs has some defect, ranging from minor, barely noticeable faults to downright alarming deformities. So the... -
Cleaning and storing fresh eggs
Cleaning eggs Sometimes, in spite of our efforts to provide a nice clean spot for our feathered friends to deposit the rent in, we'll get a... -
Egg failure to hatch - Diagnosing incubation problems
Diagnosing and troubleshooting incubation problems and hatch failures Eggs failing to hatch can be a disappointing and sometimes costly... -
9 Structures You Won't Believe Are Chicken Coops!
Who says a chicken coop has to be a standard square or rectangular shed-style building with a mesh run attached? The sky's the limit when it comes... -
Egg production and how to get the most from your laying hens
Pic by @RobG7aChattTN Most flock owners keep hens as either pets, or for their eggs, the latter being the highest priority. Often flock owners... -
Winter Chicken Keeping
Keeping chickens over winter Pic by thomasboyle Keeping chickens safe and healthy over the colder months is a big concern for their keepers as... -
How much does it cost to raise backyard chickens?
So your kids (or spouse) talked you into chickens. Now, one of the first questions that came up was probably: "How much is this going to cost?"... -
Why are my hens not laying?
Why are my hens not laying? Some common causes. Many of us... -
Raising and caring for goslings
Pic by Elizabethy27 Ducks and geese are hardy and fairly easy to raise. Their brooding requirements are simple and they don't need special... -
There is more to an egg than meets the eye - interesting egg facts
The more I read about chicken eggs the more amazed I am. We think of eggs as a convenient food source and added benefit of keeping chickens, as... -
Fire Safety in the Coop and Barn
Fire Safety in the Coop and Barn - Some Tips to Help Prevent a Tragedy Let me start by saying this is not an easy topic for me to write about…... -
Building a Chicken Coop? Do's, Don'ts and Things to Consider.
Photo source: https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/rustic-rescue-coop So, you fell for the temptation of new chicks in the feed store this spring... -
11 Ways to save money on chickens' feed
Keeping chickens is a wonderful hobby, but the price of their companionship and fresh eggs is the feed bill, which can get scary when you keep a... -
Advice For Chicken Owners
Every day, Backyard Chickens (BYC) Community receives hundreds of questions from old and new chicken raisers. Since BYC is a terrific source of... -
Topic of the Week Thread Archive
INCUBATING EGGS AND RAISING CHICKS Topic of the Week - Hatching Eggs Topic of the Week - Incubating eggs Topic of the Week - Candling Eggs... -
Chicken Laws and Ordinances (And how to change them)
IS IT LEGAL TO KEEP CHICKENS WHERE YOU LIVE? As with any agricultural enterprise, keeping chickens is subject to a variety of often complex laws... -
Feeding Chickens - An Introductory Guide
A quick guide to feeding backyard chickens Feeding backyard chickens is an imprecise science. It’s difficult to tell someone exactly what to... -
Diagnosing causes of malpositions and deformities in chick embryos
Causes of common malpositions and deformities in chick embryos The most common malpositions and causes Studies have found that the...