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Backyard Poultry Magazine and Community is your best source for information to raise more and healthier backyard chickens for poultry, eggs, and fun! Whether you live on a farm, in a suburban neighborhood, or are raising chickens in an urban environment, we have the details you need to join the 'Urban Agriculture' and 'Farm to Table' movements. Backyard Poultry retains the right to publish and/or reproduce any and all photos submitted to this page.

12/17/2024

Learn how to care for ducks, including planning for ponds, biosecurity, feed and treats, and choosing the right breed.

https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/poultry-101/ducks/how-to-care-for-ducks/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Backyard%20Poultry%20Magazine

12/16/2024

From shoveling snow to reach the coop, to hens that don't take well to being snowbound, winter chickens have their own set of challenges.

https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/chickens-101/snowbound-chickens-2/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Backyard%20Poultry%20Magazine

12/15/2024

Is it time to consider adding geese to your homestead? Or maybe you are ready to take on the challenge of raising geese?

In this FREE guide, learn more about:
+ Dewlap In Geese
+ Information on Light, Medium, and Heavy Geese Breeds
+ Celebrate The Holidays With Your Home-Grown Goose
+ Good Stuff For Stuffing Your Goose
+ and more!

12/14/2024

Coturnix quail are known for their adaptive and resilient nature. However, a whole host of potential predators also inhabit these environments, so it is important to research local predators and know what protections you can take to keep your birds safe.

https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/poultry-101/prevent-quail-predators/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Backyard%20Poultry%20Magazine

12/13/2024

Like fruitcake, there's no middle ground when it comes to voicing one's opinion about the taste of eggnog. Some folks relish the creamy concoction with great anticipation during the holidays, while others would rather pour it into the nearest poinsettia plant.

https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/eggs-meat/eggnog/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Backyard%20Poultry%20Magazine

12/12/2024

"The Twelve Days of Christmas" is a popular carol with children for its repetitions and round-robin verses. It features birds, including chickens and geese, in seven of the 12 days. It's an old carol, dating back to the 18th century in England and France, but those birds are still familiar.

https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/poultry-101/12-days-of-christmas-meaning-behind-the-birds/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Backyard%20Poultry%20Magazine

12/11/2024

Raising chickens is much like raising tomatoes in a garden. It is a practice, not just to earn money, but it is something people love to do. Why not enjoy the advantages, the charms, and the skillsets of raising chickens?

https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/chickens-101/taking-a-break-with-chickens/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Backyard%20Poultry%20Magazine

12/10/2024

Winter bird feeding is a fun activity for the whole family to enjoy. It's a great way to help nature and stay connected to the wild world around us.

https://www.iamcountryside.com/homesteading/winter-bird-feeding-tips/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Backyard%20Poultry%20Magazine

12/10/2024

Roasted goose is a holiday tradition in various parts of the world. Read on for roasting tips and delicious stuffing recipes.

https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/eggs-meat/roasted-goose/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Backyard%20Poultry%20Magazine

12/09/2024

Raising geese for meat is not for the soft-hearted as they are such likable creatures. But for those interested in holiday tradition and an extraordinary dining experience, you will be pleasantly surprised to learn first hand why the goose was aptly named by chefs as the "prince of poultry."

https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/poultry-101/raising-american-buff-geese-for-holiday-dinners/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Backyard%20Poultry%20Magazine

12/07/2024

'Tis the season of holiday crafts, why not make some edible treat garlands for your chickens too? They are a great project to do with kids, a wonderful way to keep your chickens busy during the long, cold winter days, and look so festive!

https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/feed-health/holiday-treat-garlands-for-chickens/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Backyard%20Poultry%20Magazine

12/06/2024

Eggs are a precious commodity for most in colder months. Here are some tips that will help prevent cracked, frozen eggs this winter.

https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/eggs-meat/preventing-frozen-chicken-eggs/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Backyard%20Poultry%20Magazine

12/06/2024

Growing herbs inside is a great way to beat the winter blues. We look outside to see all the shades of brown or that blanket of white snow. We start daydreaming of spring chicks and bountiful baskets of eggs. That's when we realize it's time to take back winter and get our grow on!

https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/feed-health/winter-windowsill-herbs-for-chickens/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Backyard%20Poultry%20Magazine

12/04/2024

What's a flock owner to do to keep those priceless eggs in abundance year-round? Preserve your eggs to keep them farm-fresh throughout the year.

https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/eggs-meat/preserving-eggs-part-1/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Backyard%20Poultry%20Magazine

12/03/2024

Emus are a popular choice for alternative agriculture for many reasons. Read on to find out more about these flightless birds and farming with them.

https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/poultry-101/emus-alternative-agriculture/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Backyard%20Poultry%20Magazine

12/02/2024

Guinea fowl that are trained to roost inside a shelter at night will outlive those that roost in trees. In the winter, guinea fowl care is important to shield your flock from dangerous temperatures and hungry predators.

https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/poultry-101/guinea-fowl-care-housing-winter/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Backyard%20Poultry%20Magazine

12/01/2024

See some of the coolest coop winners from past years. Also included are ideas for nesting box curtains, keeping flies out of coops, a swing for the coop, and more! It's 80 pages of coops, coops, and more coops!

In this FREE guide, you'll get to see:
+ Coolest Coop contest winners 2015-2023
+ Automatic Poultry Waterers
+ Nest Box Curtains
+ Dangers of Heat Lamps
+ DIY Nest Box Idea
+ Eliminate Flies in the Coop and more…

https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/collection-of-coolest-coops/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Backyard%20Poultry%20Magazine

11/30/2024

These Thanksgiving leftover recipes will help you find delicious ways to eat what you didn't the first time around—shared from our sister publication, GRIT magazine.

https://www.grit.com/departments/thanksgiving-leftovers-recipes/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Backyard%20Poultry%20Magazine

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How Cold is Too Cold

It's getting colder soon and in some places it's gonna get really cold. Are you concerned about how you're going to get your chickens through the winter? Join Dalia Monterroso, The President of Chickenlandia, as she teaches you all kinds of tips for the winter, and but definitely find out how cold is too cold for your chickens. This live workshop is sponsored by My Favorite Chicken.

Day 5 of Fresh Baby Chicks in the Office!

These babies are cheep cheeping all about how excited they are to have a new home today! Thanks to Premier 1, Brinsea, Pen Pals, and Stromberg's for sponsoring this week!

Baby Chicks are peeping Day four of our 2024 fall hatch week!

Watch these cute baby chicks as they bop around their brooder! Thanks to our sponsors Stromberg's, Premier 1, Brinsea, and Pen Pals!

Day three of 2024 fall hatching!

Check out the view of the incubator and the brooder! Thanks to our sponsors Stromberg's, Brinsea, Pen Pals, and Premier 1!

We're enjoying our dual view of the incubator and the brooder! Thanks to our sponsors, Stromberg's, Premier 1, Pen Pals, and Brinsea!

2024 Fall Chick Hatching!

Watch as these baby chicks peep out into the world!

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Check out this webinar from our sister publication Mother Earth News: There are more predators in urban and suburban areas than you might see on a daily basis. Tomia Macqueen has a great checklist to help you ensure your flock is safe from foxes, hawks, coyotes, and more! Join us for her webinar TONIGHT! https://www.motherearthnews.com/live/urban-poultry-predators/ #backyardchickens #chickencoop #urbanhomestead #suburbanhomestead #livingwithnature #homesteading #homestead #homesteadlife

Home Fresh Poultry Feeds

Making sure chicks get the right nutrition early is the key to a healthy, happy life. Home Fresh Starter is a complete and balanced formula created specifically for starting and developing chicks. Home Fresh Poultry Feeds. Superior-quality ingredients for a superior quality of life. Save $5 now. https://bit.ly/4bv9L1e #chickens #chickensoffacebook #backyardchickens #hobbyfarm #chickenlove

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Backyard Poultry Magazine and Community (https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com) is your best source for information to raise more and healthier backyard chickens for poultry, eggs and fun! Whether you live on a farm, in a suburban neighborhood or are raising chickens in an urban environment, we have the details you need to raise a productive and enjoyable flock of your own. Backyard Poultry retains the right to publish and/or reproduce any and all photos submitted to this page.