Raising Chickens 101 - Chicks, Breeds, Coops, Tips
Does your pet make you breakfast? Tips & Tricks for raising chickens, building chicken coops, & choosing chicken breeds + ask questions in our community forum
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Nov 11, 2025 · Tips for raising chickens, building chicken coops & choosing breeds. Get help from thousands of community experts
Chickens are cool! (50 chicken facts you will love)
Jul 28, 2014 · 8. Chickens love to play! 9. Mother hens talk to their chicks when they are still in the egg. 10. Each chicken sound means something specific. 11. A chicken can live for a short while without a …
Choosing the Right Chicken Breed: A Guide for Beginners - BackYard …
Jan 25, 2025 · If you're considering raising chickens, one of the most important decisions you'll face is choosing the right breed. The breed you select will impact everything from egg production to …
How To Raise Chickens
Aug 24, 2020 · Raising Chickens 101 – All the info you need to get started raising chickens. Choosing a breed, hatching eggs, building a perfect coop & more!
Eliminating Lice (or Mites) on Chickens Using Permethrin
Dec 23, 2024 · A brief guide on eliminating parasites using permethrin. Includes step by step instructions and a list of supplies needed.
Bird Flu: What You Need To Know - BackYard Chickens
Apr 17, 2022 · Nonetheless, if you still want to expand your flock of chickens, make sure you buy your poultry from a reputable dealer who takes cleanliness and hygiene seriously. What if my chickens …
Keeping a House Chicken… How, When, and Why? - BackYard Chickens
Jul 31, 2025 · Reasons why, when, and how you should keep a house chicken. Includes real life examples, helpful resources, and alternative options to keeping a house chicken.
The Ins and Outs of Chicken Egg Laying in Winter - BackYard Chickens
Dec 4, 2024 · Chickens and Egg Laying in Winter Hey there! If you have chickens, you might have noticed that they don’t lay as many eggs in the winter. This is pretty common, and there are some …
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Oct 14, 2025 · I don’t believe in magic numbers for chickens. We keep them in so many different conditions, in different climates, with different flock make-ups...