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  1. 12 Surprising Things Backyard Ducks Do Better Than Chickens

    12 Surprising Things Backyard Ducks Do Better Than Chickens

    Let me say this right up front. I love chickens. They are dependable. They are productive. They have personality for days. But after observing friends who've raised ducks alongside chickens, I've noticed something interesting. Ducks quietly outperform chickens in a few areas. Not everything...
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    Picture Of The Week (POW) Information & Submissions

    Congratulations, @atomic! Your photo has been crowned this week’s Picture of the Week and is now featured on our homepage.
  3. 9 Everyday Duck Habits That Actually Make Your Life Easier

    9 Everyday Duck Habits That Actually Make Your Life Easier

    When most people think about backyard poultry, chickens steal the spotlight. Ducks tend to waddle quietly in the background. But if you have ever raised ducks, you know something important. They are not just cute. They are surprisingly helpful. At first glance, ducks look like messy little...
  4. Chicken Math Explained

    Chicken Math Explained

    Let me guess how it started for you. You said, “I’ll just get three or four hens for fresh eggs.” That was the plan. Simple. Sensible. Responsible. Fast forward a few months and somehow you are standing in the yard counting twelve birds, googling coop extensions, and telling your family, “Well…...
  5. 10 Cheap or Free Things Your Chickens Love More Than Store-Bought Supplies

    10 Cheap or Free Things Your Chickens Love More Than Store-Bought Supplies

    Walk into any farm store and it’s easy to feel like raising chickens requires a cart full of gadgets. Plastic boredom busters. Expensive supplements. Hanging toys. Fancy feeders. Special “chicken treats” in shiny bags. But here’s the funny truth most experienced chicken keepers quietly learn...
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    Picture Of The Week (POW) Information & Submissions

    @alinas2010, your beautiful snap claimed Picture of the Week and is now showcased on our homepage! 🏆📷
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    Announcement BYC Official Polls: Existing - New - Brainstorming

    🥚Hey, hatchers! Have you weighed in on our latest poll yet?🐣 What Capacity Incubator Fits You Best? Whether you run a tiny test batch or hatch dozens at a time, we want to know what size works for you. Cast your vote, share your setup, and see what other poultry keepers are using for their...
  8. 12 Little Signs Your Chickens Trust You

    12 Little Signs Your Chickens Trust You

    Let’s be honest for a second. The first time you brought chickens home, they did not trust you. Not even a little. You walked into the yard and they scattered like you were a fox wearing boots. Wings flapping. Feathers flying. Full panic mode. You’d think you were chasing them with a frying...
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    Let’s Talk Pheasants and Partridge

    Chickens feel like backyard pets. Pheasants and partridge feel a little more… wild. And that is exactly what makes them interesting. They are fast. Quiet. Always alert. If a chicken is the friendly neighbor, a pheasant is the shy guest who slips out the back door when things get loud. They do...
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    Picture Of The Week (POW) Information & Submissions

    Way to go, @mararva! Your photo just earned Picture of the Week and is now featured on our homepage! 🎉📸
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    Hey, all you lurkers! (I mean YOU!) Register and talk to us! - 2026 Edition

    About 18 years ago a wonderful member of our community noticed that there were a TON of people "lurking" (browsing BYC as non-members) and asked: "How can there be 100+ people lurking on BYC right now?" Well, a LOT has changed since then... Right now, there are 10,000+ people reading BYC...
  12. Chickens and Sunbathing

    Chickens and Sunbathing

    If you have ever walked outside, coffee in hand, ready to enjoy a peaceful moment with your flock, only to freeze in panic, you are not alone. There they are. Chickens sprawled out on the ground. Wings stretched. One leg kicked out. Eyes half closed. Completely motionless. Your first thought is...
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    Picture Of The Week (POW) Information & Submissions

    @Faithjo, your stunning shot is this week’s POW and is proudly showcased on our homepage!
  14. Store-Bought Eggs vs Backyard Chicken Eggs

    Store-Bought Eggs vs Backyard Chicken Eggs

    If you have ever cracked open a backyard egg for the first time, you probably stopped and stared for a second. The yolk looked deeper in color. The shell felt thicker. And maybe you even thought, wait, did I do something wrong or is this egg just… better? You are not alone. This is one of those...
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    Solved Empty Space Home Page on Laptop

    My screen size is 15.6in - 80% zoom...
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    Solved Empty Space Home Page on Laptop

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    Quiz: What Kind of Winter Chicken Keeper Are You?

    Winter has a funny way of revealing who we really are as chicken keepers. Some start prepping in October. Some wait until the first snowflake hits the run and then panic just a little. And some stand outside in a coat, coffee in hand, thinking, “Well… this should be interesting.” So which one...
  18. 14 Chicken Myths You Need to Let Go Of

    14 Chicken Myths You Need to Let Go Of

    A new year always feels like a clean slate. Fresh calendars. Fresh goals. Fresh hopes that this will be the year we finally stop overthinking every weird chicken noise. And honestly, it is also the perfect time to let go of a few chicken myths that just will not die. You know the ones. They get...
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