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Start Your Egg-venture!
By Tiffany Towne, Nutrena Poultry Expert You’ve cared for them, raised them, housed them and, dare we say it…pampered them. And now your flock is healthy, happy…and producing more eggs than you know...
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Wondering How to Wash Fresh Eggs? It’s Safer Not To!
Americans tend to be germaphobes, which probably explains why we need to know how to wash fresh eggs. Maybe it comes from a deeply rooted cultural mindset that “cleanliness is next to Godliness.”...
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Do Eggs Need to Be Refrigerated and Washed?
Do eggs need to be refrigerated and washed? If you keep backyard chickens, the washing and storage of eggs are the two most controversial egg-related topics among avid owners of backyard chickens. One...
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How Old Do Chickens Need to Be to Lay Eggs? – Chickens In A Minute Video
At Backyard Poultry, we love to tackle common reader questions, such as why have my chickens stopped laying? and why are my chickens laying soft eggs? With our popular Chickens in a Minute video...
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Different Colored Chicken Eggs: Why Are Some Blue?
Chicken eggs come in many different colors Growing up in New England, I lived across the street from my grandparents’ chicken farm. I am not sure which chicken breeds they raised, so I don’t know...
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Recycling Materials On Hand For Compost Bin Plans
There are endless compost bin plans available online. A basic understanding of what components a compost bin must have is essential. Composting is among the easiest, environmentally friendly things to...
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Grit for Chickens: When in Doubt, Put it Out
By Tiffany Towne – It’s hard to make an argument against using grit for chickens, along with oyster shell supplements. They’re both fairly inexpensive and a little lasts a long time. But from a...
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Peppermint, for Thicker Eggshells
Mint is one of my favorite herbs to grow. Sure, it will spread unchecked and take over your entire garden (and yard!) if you give it the chance, but that’s one reason I like it. It’s nearly impossible...
View Article10 Chicken-Feeding Facts
By Tiffany Towne, Nutrena Poultry Expert Some say chickens are simple animals. We say they are amazing! Like humans, though, a wholesome diet can make a big difference. Practicing these 10 nutritional...
View ArticleCool Chicken Coops, Yoga with Chickens and Poultry Lingo 101
Our August/September 2016 Issue is NOW AVAILABLE! Subscribe today! Who’s in the mood to see some cool chicken coops? We thought so! Take a peek at the winners of our annual Coolest Coops photo contest....
View ArticleSpecial Issue: Raising Small Animals — The Homestead Chicken, Chicken Feed
While feed requirements vary with type and age of bird, all birds need a constant source of water. Water is necessary for growth, reproduction, regulation of body temperature, and digestion. The live...
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Are You Wondering What Do Roosters Eat?
The common answer from chicken keepers when you ask them “what do roosters eat” is that they feed their roosters the same thing as the rest of the flock. This makes sense in backyard settings where the...
View ArticleRaising Heritage Turkeys, a Chicken Ghost Story and More!
Our October/November 2016 Issue is NOW AVAILABLE! Subscribe today! Gobble, Gobble, Gobble! Fall is here, that means it’s turkey time. Ms. Krier has been raising heritage turkeys on her California ranch...
View Article7 Egg Facts to Celebrate World Egg Day
Here at Backyard Poultry, we harbor a serious love for the protein-packed egg, especially when it comes from our own beloved backyard chickens, ducks or even guinea fowl. In celebration of World Egg...
View ArticleThe Answer Man, Oct./Nov. Issue
Eggs Without Shells I have a hen who lays eggs without the shells. I am unsure as to whom the culprit is. I will find either an icky mess or I will also find the egg with the membrane intact sitting...
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What’s Best In The Poultry Nest
By Ana M. Hotaling, Michigan One of the greatest joys of poultry ownership is collecting your chickens’ eggs. Nothing beats reaching into a nestbox and pulling out a handful of those freshly laid...
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Poultry Talk
Red Or White? We were about to change from white to red lights in our coop for summer. Should we do that? Tammy Whitney Hi Tammy, Don’t change to red for the summer, as there’s no reason to do that....
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How Much Should I Feed My Chickens?
One of the most discussed subjects among chicken owners is how much should I feed my chickens. And just like with humans, there’s no set answer to this question. It depends on so many factors, from...
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Why Are My Chickens Laying Soft Eggs – Chickens in a Minute Video
At Backyard Poultry, we love to tackle common reader questions, such as: “why have my chickens stopped laying?” or “how to clean a chicken coop.” With our popular Chickens in a Minute video series,...
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What Can Chickens Eat as a Treat? — Chickens In A Minute Video
At Backyard Poultry, we love to tackle common reader questions, such as: “why have my chickens stopped laying” or “why are my chickens laying soft eggs.” With our popular Chickens in a Minute video...
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