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The Process of a Broody Duck
**Exploring the Intriguing Nature of Broody Ducks** Have you ever wondered what it truly means for a duck to be described as “broody”? In simple terms, when a female duck—or any bird, really—enters...
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Coturnix Quail Embryo Development Chart Day 0-12, 17 (Graphic Warning: embryo...
Normal embryonic development in coturnix quail eggs Days 0-12 and Day 17. Days 1-2 are quitters. Day 17 may not be to scale, but all other pictures should be relative to one another.
View ArticleCoop contest
This is my chicken coop. My husband did all the work and it took him about 4 months to complete. He didn't draw up any plans. Just used his imagination. There is hardward cloth buried 18 inches under...
View ArticleLike and Follow PLEASE!
I set up a page on Facebook in hopes of selling eggs locally and hatching eggs in the coming spring. Please check it out! If it's a successful 1st year we may consider breeding, certifications and...
View ArticleBackyard Chickens GA Group
Add us on Facebook! Let's make a community and pretty birds here too! Georgia residents preferred
View Article9 month old rooster limping!
No bumble foot nor any signs of injury or inflammation, but Basma is hobbling, though active, he is clearly not himself. When roosting, he's irritable and doesn't let hens perch on the same roosting...
View ArticleSlimming Down The Flock: Tips and Tricks for Healthier Chickens
Raising backyard chickens is a rewarding venture, with those feathered friends clucking around, providing eggs, and adding charm to your yard. But just like us, chickens can tip the scales a bit too...
View ArticleUnderstanding Chicken Molting: A Natural Process
Understanding Chicken Molting: A Natural ProcessMolting is a natural and essential process that all chickens go through, typically occurring once a year. It involves the shedding of old feathers and...
View ArticleHow good is your broody? How to identify the good, the bad, and the indifferent
Introduction This article focuses on the broody hen, and only incidentally on the chicks they raise. There are already a lot of good articles and threads on BYC about using broody hens to raise chicks,...
View ArticleCaring for Chickens in Winter: A Comprehensive Guide
Caring for Chickens in Winter: A Comprehensive GuideAs winter approaches, chicken keepers must adapt their care routines to ensure the health and well-being of their flock. Cold weather can pose...
View ArticleCan Chickens Get Constipated? How to Spot and Treat Constipation in Your...
Backyard chicken keeping comes with its fair share of surprises, from discovering your first egg to managing the occasional broody hen. But one thing that can catch chicken keepers off guard is a...
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From Sea to Sea: or, the Chickens’ March to Rule the World
From Sea to Sea: or, the Chickens’ March to Rule the World Chickens have played a small but important role in the history of the world for the last few thousand years. They are believed to have been...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Keeping Ducks in Your Backyard
Backyard farming isn’t just about chickens anymore. While chickens have long reigned supreme as the go-to choice for fresh eggs and lively companionship, there’s another bird ready to make its debut in...
View ArticleHas my guinea fowl egg pipped ?
Am so sorry this is my first hatch we went into lock down yesterday (day 23) while candling I thought I seen one that has already pipped so I took out the trays an put them on the bottom to hatch and...
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