Dealing with bad chicken behavior like egg eating and henpecking can be challenging for backyard flock owners. In this blog, we explore the reasons behind these problems and offer practical tips to help you stop these issues and keep your hens happy and healthy.
Learn how to manage chickens in extreme weather conditions with tips for modifying coops to handle heat, cold, and severe weather events like floods and snowstorms. Discover techniques for improving ventilation, providing insulation, and using climate-resistant materials to keep your flock safe year-round.
Welcome to the ABCs of Backyard Chicken Keeping! Whether you're a seasoned chicken keeper or just getting started, this guide will cover essential topics from A to Z to help you manage a happy, healthy flock.
Raising healthy chicks can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it requires proper care and attention. Chicks are delicate creatures, and their health and well-being depend on several factors, including temperature control, access to clean water, a balanced diet, enough living space, and a clean living area. In this blog, we will explore each of these factors and provide tips on how to care for your chicks to ensure they grow into healthy adult chickens. Whether you are a first-time chicken owner or an experienced poultry farmer, this blog will provide valuable insights into raising healthy and happy chicks.
Building a chicken coop from scratch is a great DIY project, but it might feel a bit tedious sometimes. With some planning and effort, it's a rewarding project, especially when you see your feathered friends enjoying their humble home. In today’s blog, we will discuss the step-by-step guide on how to build a chicken coop from scratch.
Chickens like to have fun and stay healthy just like us. They enjoy playing with things like perches and swings. Backyard Barnyard has a wide range of chicken toys that will help keep your chickens entertained and healthy.
Backyard Barnyard's handcrafted, USA-made hardwood chicken swing is an excellent addition to any coop or pen. The perches provide your birds with natural comfort and allow them to get off the ground and feel more secure.
Backyard Barnyard Chicken Rockers are handmade in the USA and constructed of American hardwoods The Chicken Rockers are a fun and entertaining toy for any chicken coop or pen. and works well with both chicks and adult birds.