Backyard Poultry
There's so much more to raising poultry at home than just backyard chickens! Ducks, quail, guinea fowl, geese, turkeys, emus, peafowl and more! How to care for…
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How to keep your chickens cool in summer and prevent heat stroke.
Keep your chickens cool in summer, 14 genius ideas. Keep your chickens cool this summer with these genius tips and tricks that will help prevent heat stroke and heat stress in your flock! Beat the heat with cool treats and even cool showers!
Does your coop stink? Here are 6 tips and tricks to keep your coop smelling great!
Does your chicken coop stink? Check out these 6 tips and tricks to keep your coop smelling great! You can keep it smelling fresh and clean all year round without cleaning constantly! Backyard poultry doesn't have to have a stinky house or barn! These tips work for chickens. ducks, guinea fowl and other poultry!
14 reasons you should not raise Guinea fowl!
14 reasons you should not raise Guinea fowl in your yard or homestead. If you're considering getting some of these quirky birds, you need to know the 14 reasons you should not raise Guinea fowl on your farm or homestead first! From being loud to knocking on your windows, guineas are not the birds for all farms!
You should raise silkie chickens as family pets!
Silkies! Why you should raise this adorable breed! You should raise silkie chickens as family pets! As far as backyard chickens go, silkies are one of the cutest, friendliest and most popular breeds with several unique characteristics. You'll love their soft and fluffy feathers! If you're looking for a docile breed of chicken, you should raise some silkies!
Do guinea fowl actually need a coop?
Do guinea fowl need a coop? Lots of people believe that guinea fowl do not need a coop but they actually do! They are a lot like chickens in that problems can occur if they dn't have somewhere to call home. Top 4 reasons why guineas should have a coop in your backyard, farm or homestead.
Are Chickens Herbivores?
Curious about whether chickens are herbivores? They're actually omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and animals! Here's what chickens love to munch on and how their diverse diet keeps them healthy and happy. From seeds and veggies to bugs and kitchen scraps, chickens enjoy a bit of everything.