
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
Forum list | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens
Nov 29, 2025 · Tips for raising chickens, building chicken coops & choosing breeds. Get help from thousands of community experts
Choosing the Right Chicken Breed: A Guide for Beginners
Jan 25, 2025 · Choosing the right chicken breed is a decision that will have a big impact on your flock’s success. By considering your primary purpose (eggs, meat, or both), your local climate, the amount …
Coccidiosis & How To Treat It - BackYard Chickens
Nov 10, 2012 · Coccidiosis & How To Treat It Picture by animallover1654 What is Coccidiosis? Coccidia are a microscopic parasitic organism that infect poultry when ingested by the chicken. The parasites …
Chickens are cool! (50 chicken facts you will love)
Jul 28, 2014 · 31. If a chicken has red ear lobes, it will lay brown eggs; if white, white eggs. 32. Chickens will lay fewer, but larger eggs as they grow older. 33. A chicken heart beats more than 300 times a …
How To Cure Upper Respiratory Issues/Infections Naturally
Dec 23, 2021 · besides using man made antibiotics to cure upper respiratory infections in chickens you can also use herbs in the from of oils, pills, powders or straight up raw.
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.
Common Chicken Sayings Idioms Other Funny Things We Say
Jan 11, 2012 · Chicken Idioms and other Funny Things We Say We've been amazed at how many common everyday sayings originated from people who owned and raised chickens. Who would have …
The Best Chicken Feed | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise …
Apr 4, 2022 · Need a comprehensive guide to the best chicken feed for all life stages? Chicks, hens, and roosters need different nutrients, and feeding them incorrectly can have disastrous consequences. …
Chicken walking like a penguin. - BackYard Chickens
Jun 16, 2017 · If you look up "chicken walking like a penguin", a lot of times it will come up as (this chicken may be egg bound) but don't let that fool you. There can be quite a few reasons to why your …