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  1. Chicken Resolutions We All Make Every Year (And Sometimes Break)

    Chicken Resolutions We All Make Every Year (And Sometimes Break)

    Every January, something funny happens to chicken keepers. We stand outside the coop, breath puffing in the cold air, looking at our flock and thinking, “This is the year. I’ve got this figured out.” We make big plans. We set good intentions. We promise ourselves we will do better, be better...
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    Open Contest TudyBook Holiday Dreams, a Text-to-Image Contest

    Not an entry: Tudy flying through space alongside martians
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    Official BYC Poll: How Many Chickens Do You Have + How Many Chickens On BYC?

    How has your flock changed over the years? Vote in the new poll and tell us how many chickens you started with vs. now here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/official-byc-poll-how-many-chickens-do-you-have.1681572/
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    Official BYC Poll: How Many Chickens Do You Have?

    Whether you’re just getting started or managing a full-blown flock, every chicken keeper’s journey is a little different. Over the years, BYC has seen flocks grow, shrink, and evolve, and we thought it was the perfect time to take a fresh snapshot of where our community is today. This poll is a...
  5. 15 Little Chicken-Keeping Mistakes You Don’t Realize You’re Making

    15 Little Chicken-Keeping Mistakes You Don’t Realize You’re Making

    Raising chickens feels pretty simple at first. Feed them. Give them water. Collect eggs. Easy, right? Then one day you realize something’s off. Egg production dips. Feathers look rough. The flock seems grumpy for no clear reason. And you start wondering, “Am I doing something wrong?” Here’s...
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    Picture Of The Week (POW) Information & Submissions

    Congrats, @Fluster Cluck Acres! Your photo took top honors this week and is now featured on our homepage! 📸✨
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    QUIZ: Holiday Chicken Fun

    The holidays are here, and your backyard flock is ready to celebrate in style! Think you know your chickens and how they thrive during this festive season? Take this quiz to test your holiday chicken knowledge, learn fun facts, and discover which festive feathered friends would steal the show at...
  8. The Role of Backyard Chickens in Reducing Food Waste

    The Role of Backyard Chickens in Reducing Food Waste

    There is something magical about watching a flock of backyard chickens hustle across the yard like a tiny feathered clean-up crew. They scratch, they peck, they explore every leaf and crumb, almost like they are on a mission. And honestly, they kind of are. If you have ever scraped leftovers...
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    Picture Of The Week (POW) Information & Submissions

    @FunnyBunny89, your pic just claimed the spotlight — POW of the week and now featured on our homepage! 🌟📸
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    Picture Of The Week (POW) Information & Submissions

    @chooki, your photo just scored top spot — this week’s POW and now glowing on our homepage! 🌟📸
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    Picture Of The Week (POW) Information & Submissions

    Cheers, @alwaystj9! Your beautiful snap just grabbed POW and a prime homepage spot! 😎✨
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    QUIZ: What’s Wrong With This Chicken?

    Chickens are great at hiding problems. One day they look fine, and the next something feels off. This quiz helps you practice spotting clues so you can take better care of your flock. Think of it like solving tiny barnyard mysteries. Ready to play chicken detective? Let’s get started. 1. Your...
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    Picture Of The Week (POW) Information & Submissions

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    Picture Of The Week (POW) Information & Submissions

    @ChickyWhicky, your photo just took the crown - this week’s POW and now shining on the homepage!
  15. 11 Things Chickens Teach You About Simple Living

    11 Things Chickens Teach You About Simple Living

    There’s something magical about sitting in the yard, watching a bunch of chickens scratch around like they’ve got all the time in the world. No rush, no stress, no scrolling. Just the sound of soft clucks, the shuffle of feet, and the occasional dramatic squawk over absolutely nothing. You...
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    Meat Birds: What Makes Them Different?

    Raising meat birds is a whole different experience from raising egg layers. If you’ve only ever kept laying hens, you’ll notice the difference right away. Meat birds grow faster, eat more, and finish quicker. It’s kind of like watching a tiny seed turn into a full-grown plant in just a few...
  17. Chickens and Snow

    Chickens and Snow

    Winter can be a magical time. The world gets quiet, the air feels crisp, and everything looks like someone dusted it with powdered sugar. But if you keep chickens, you might look out the window at your fluffy birds and think, are they going to be okay out there? The good news is, chickens are...
  18. How to Protect Your Chickens from Humans

    How to Protect Your Chickens from Humans

    When we talk about predators, we usually picture the sneaky fox, the lurking raccoon, or maybe that bold neighborhood dog that thinks your yard is a buffet. But sometimes, the biggest threat to your chickens doesn’t have fur or feathers. It walks on two legs, wears shoes, and might even wave at...
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    Picture Of The Week (POW) Information & Submissions

    @Jenbirdee, your photo’s taking the spotlight — this week’s POW and rocking the homepage! 🌟📸
  20. 10 Backyard Poultry Breeds That Thrive Without Fancy Housing

    10 Backyard Poultry Breeds That Thrive Without Fancy Housing

    Raising chickens does not have to look like something out of a glossy farm magazine. You know the kind, with picture-perfect coops that look like tiny Victorian cottages. Truth is, chickens don’t really care if their home has flower boxes and a weathervane. What they do care about is shelter...
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