Ended Official BYC Article Writing Contest - #23

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And here is the new contest!
Official BYC Article Writing Contest - #24

 

[HomesteaderWife]

I posted right before the rollover I hoped (sorry for lateness) and before close but am not on the contestant list. Do I need to submit this to the next contest instead? If so no worries at all! Thank you, and best of luck everyone!

 

[casportpony]

I posted right before the rollover I hoped (sorry for lateness) and before close but am not on the contestant list. Do I need to submit this to the next contest instead? If so no worries at all! Thank you, and best of luck everyone!

I'm so sorry, that was my mistake, you're in!

Spoiler: Entries

From Sea to Sea: or, the Chickens’ March to Rule the World From Sea to Sea: or, the Chickens’ March to Rule the World Chickens have played a small but important role in the history of the world for the last few thousand years. They are believed to have been derived from wild junglefowl found in Southeast Asia. Peters et al. (2022) state that the... Evadig Nov 25, 2024 4.25 star(s) 4 ratings Comments: 1 Reviews: 4 Category: Member Pages

Showing chickens Hello! I’m Nora and I have shown chickens for 3 years in 4H and at the national poultry show! It’s super fun and allows me to interact with birds differently than having them as only pets. Since so many of my friends here have asked me about showing them, here is my introduction to showing... Noraaaaa Dec 30, 2024 4.33 star(s) 9 ratings Comments: 1 Reviews: 8 Category: Learning Center

Three Reasons to Rehome Introduction Well, it happened again. You got a rooster from your straight-run batch of chicks. Maybe you have an aggressive rooster*. Possibly you have too many birds from a breeding project or taking on too much at once. Your town may not allow roosters*. Or maybe you want to remove older... GodLovesU Dec 29, 2024 4.50 star(s) 8 ratings Comments: 1 Reviews: 7 Category: Maintaining A Healthy Flock

Avian colibacillosis: Causes, Prevention and Treatment Introduction: Avian colibacillosis is an infectious disease caused partly or completely by a group of pathogenic E. Coli bacteria, known collectively as Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli, or APEC. It manifests as many different diseases, including: Acute fatal septicaemia Airsacculitis Egg... OrpingtonManiac Jan 15, 2025 5.00 star(s) 9 ratings Comments: 2 Reviews: 4 Category: Injuries, Diseases, & Cures

Just started raising chickens? What breed do I start with? From hatching eggs to chicks to hybrids from pullets, Today, we will find out what to do! Hello everyone! So, are you looking into buying yourself your first chooks? Or are you just wanting to try some different breeds? Well today we will discuss… • Should I hatch my eggs? • Are chicks the best to start? •Hybrids or heritage, which ones are worth it? •Please note• Most if not... 6-Hens-and-Me Feb 22, 2025 4.00 star(s) 5 ratings Reviews: 4 Category: Getting Started Raising Chickens

The Northern Fowl Mite Recently, my chickens have gotten a case of northern fowl mites. It is only 4 of them (they are in a separate coop). I was so devastated and shocked that they got them. They are all good now, but I wanted to share some information about the mite. So, let’s look at the mite side… Mites are tiny... Noraaaaa Jan 10, 2025 4.50 star(s) 8 ratings Comments: 3 Reviews: 6 Category: Predators & Pests

Hedges for forage and cover I recently discovered that hedges are excellent sources of forage and cover for chickens, so I thought I would share the best of what I have learned. The principal source is John Wright, A natural history of the hedgerow, Profile books, 2016. Those who are keen to improve their land and forage... Perris Mar 7, 2025 5.00 star(s) 7 ratings Comments: 10 Reviews: 7 Category: Learning Center

How to Spot a Phony Farm So, you decided to buy some chicks? Maybe some hatching eggs? After spending a few days checking known hatchery sites and not finding availability in certain breeds or colors you want, you conclude that you want to order from a small family farm or a breeder instead. The birds will be better... nuthatched Mar 31, 2025 5.00 star(s) 10 ratings Comments: 1 Reviews: 8 Category: Getting Started Raising Chickens

How to start a layer/dual purpose flock with adult hens (Basics only) (From personal experience.) Spring through early summer is the best way to start a flock (from my experience) but let’s backtrack to how to prepare. Step 1: Know how many hens you are getting so you can plan on how big the coop (and fenced in run if you so desire) needs to be to accommodate them. Step 2: Start looking... Dominique King Apr 3, 2025 5.00 star(s) 6 ratings Comments: 5 Reviews: 4 Category: Getting Started Raising Chickens

Why coop height matters and the benefits of a taller coop 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 ceiling height? If you have ever browsed farm stores, the internet, or even your neighborhood for chicken coops you will find that many, maybe even the... StinkyAcres Apr 13, 2025 5.00 star(s) 10 ratings Comments: 1 Reviews: 9 Category: Housing & Feeding Your Flock

The White Leghorn: A Basic Overview History: The White Leghorn is a variety of chicken that is used for commercial egg production. It is a Mediterranean breed from Livorno, Italy. It is a relatively cold hardy chicken in my experience but I wouldn't say it's immune to cold temperatures. Prized for its consistent egg-laying... Chicken_Obsesser Jan 22, 2025 4.50 star(s) 2 ratings Reviews: 2 Category: Chicken Breeds

Easy Brace For Splay Leg Chicks This is my absolute favorite method for fixing splay legs. I wanted to share, in case it may help someone else. It works well for both feather leg and clean leg chicks! When you have a chick that is unable to stand or walk around properly within the first 24 hours, it can be very helpful to get... Slothinc May 27, 2025 5.00 star(s) 4 ratings Reviews: 4 Category: Hatching Eggs & Raising Chickens

A Backyard Chicken Enthusiast's Formulary (Avian Drugs and Dosages) The following data has been culled from the pages of various veterinary drug references, the scientific literature, and some from the wider internet. It is meant solely as a handy reference for the backyard hobbyist or the veterinary professional unfamiliar with avian pharmacology who needs a... Susan Skylark Jan 19, 2025 5.00 star(s) 7 ratings Reviews: 6 Category: Injuries, Diseases, & Cures

How to stitch up (suture) a wound in an emergency. This information is not a substitute for proper medical care! It is only meant to be used in emergency situations where appropriate medical care cannot be obtained in a timely fashion, but if you can tie a knot or sew a little, you can learn to suture. A common needle and thread or fishing... Susan Skylark Jul 14, 2024 5.00 star(s) 6 ratings Reviews: 6 Category: Injuries, Diseases, & Cures

Handling Death in Poultry Introduction When keeping poultry, this is a sad but unavoidable topic. If you keep birds, you are bound to run into this, unfortunately. Especially if this is your first time, or if you’ve dealt with it before, you may be overwhelmed, so this is a guide through the whole process. If you are... GodLovesU Sunday at 11:20 PM 5.00 star(s) 1 ratings Comments: 2 Reviews: 1 Category: Maintaining A Healthy Flock

Positive Reinforcement Training Poultry – Give It A Try! Chicken Hawk the Homestead hen learning to stand on a skateboard with positive reinforcement training, her rewards in the background. Photo: HomesteaderWife We live in an age today where information is shared all over, and has been made more accessible than it was even ten years ago. The... HomesteaderWife Today at 1:37 AM 4.00 star(s) 1 ratings Comments: 6 Reviews: 1 Category: Learning Center

 

[HomesteaderWife]

No worries thank you so much for your help