Hedges for forage and cover
I recently discovered that hedges are excellent sources of forage and cover for chickens, so I thought I would share the best of what I have learned. The principal source is John Wright, A natural...
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A Brief Look at Quail in Mixed Species Aviaries
Many quail have the reputation of being the "clean up crew" for the floor of aviaries. This article will go over some of the myths and points of keeping quail in aviaries with other avian species, this...
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Sexing King (Button) Quail - Variants & Methods
This article is brought to you by King Quail Collective Sexing King Quail If you're reading this then you probably already know it, but King quail can be VERY complicated to sex, especially for new...
View ArticleThe Baker's Dozen: Lacy Duckwing's 2025 Chick Growth Tracker
Chicks change a lot as they grow, so it often makes it hard to remember who was who once they are older and I'm often looking for new ways to keep track. In this article, I'll have in Spoilers pictures...
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Ask about Roosters: How to Deal with Aggression, Explained.
After realizing the need for clarity, I decided to create an article for those of you who have roos with behavior issues, those thinking about adding one to your flock, or if you are just curious...
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Roam Free RP Archives
Link to the Roleplay: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/roam-free-roleplay.1657220/
View ArticleAn instant and affordable quail aviary option?: Using pop-up mattress...
After officially owning coturnix quail for a year and in our fourth generation of birds, I really wanted a large, group housing option that gave the birds more room and a more natural feel, as well as...
View ArticleHow to make Fermented feed
How and what you will need to make fermented feed: NOTE: The times I have made fermented feed I have used Pellet feed I presume that other feeds will work too. Making fermented feed is very simple the...
View ArticleTesting Formatting
View attachment 4076923 After realizing the need for clarity, I decided to create an article for those of you who have roos with behavior issues, those thinking about adding one to your flock, or if...
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Crele Old English Game Bantam
Hello y'all! I do 4-H and show my little OEGB, Biscuit! I'm here to share some of the pros and cons of having this particular breed. Personality: Crele Old English Game Bantams can have many different...
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How to Spot a Phony Farm
So, you want to buy some chicks? Maybe some hatching eggs? After spending a few days checking known hatchery sites and not finding availability in certain breeds or colors you want, you come to the...
View ArticleBrand New CHICKEN BREED
Everyone!! I am incredibly excited to announce that there is a brand new variety of Orpington! May I present...the "Opal Orpington" as it is called at the present moment. According to credible sources,...
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Trouble-shooting when your eggs don't hatch.
A few preliminary notes: I opened up a post the other day about a 'failed hatch' but was rather surprised to find it was about 2-3 individual eggs (out of 20+) that failed to hatch, this was not a...
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What color is my quail? A brief intro to common colors in Coturnix Quail.
What color is my quail? There are potentially dozens of color related genes in coturnix quail and thousands of potential combinations, few of which have been thoroughly studied or understood but they...
View ArticleWhat it’s like to raise/house mallards
Even from the first time you move them into their brooders, the mallards are already acting wild, and as the days go by, it’s constant water refills, bedding cleanings, and constant quacking. These are...
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How to start a layer/dual purpose flock with adult hens (Basics only) (From...
Spring through early summer is the best way to start a flock (from my experience) but let’s backtrack to how to prepare. Step 1: Know how many hens you are getting so you can plan on how big the coop...
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