11 Classic Chicken Pics

Backyard Poultry editor Marissa Ames and her husband travel annually to Zambia, to work with a nonprofit focusing on education and uplifting the community. The I Am Zambia academy teaches career skills to vulnerable young women. Marissa arrived in January 2019 with a twofold focus: to teach aspects of online media to the girls and to explore different agricultural avenues available to Zambian farmers. The trip resulted in a working relationship with Mr. David Daka, who heads up the

With so much talk about chicken illnesses this year, it’s good to know what a sick chicken looks like, so we can try to help our feathered pets feel better quickly. We are all uncertain at times, but there are certain criteria you can use to assess if your bird has sick chicken symptoms. First, let’s explore what a healthy chicken looks and acts like. How Does the Chicken Look and Act? A healthy chicken is a busy chicken. It is aware of what the other chickens are doing. The hea

So, What is the easiest way to cull a chicken? As a chicken owner, I can point out a few differences in my flock in terms of productivity, age and health. Through these differences, I’m able to know which birds to cull and which one to spare. This is important especially when you are raising your chickens for commercial purposes. Let’s delve into the easiest ways to cull a chicken so you may have an idea of what to do.There are numerous ways you can cull your chicken. Each of these m

Kaytee Laying Hen DietSo, Can Chickens Eat Cantaloupe? AKA: Muskmelon. A lot of small agriculturalists save money by using table scraps. People love to produce their food. Although most people live in cities and towns, the idea of producing and growing our food is exciting and enticing. However, it is hard to know the exact process to have the best outcome. When it comes to raising chickens, how do you know what to feed them? How do you know the best diet for a chicken to produce the most eggs?