Backyard Chicken Keeping

Backyard Chicken Keeping We're dedicated to raising strong, healthy, and happy birds through science and innovation.

12/01/2025

So you've heard of a chicken show, but do you know how to prep your birds for one? Join Silkies On The Shore as she gets ready for and attends a chicken show!

Tell us in the comments - would you take your birds to a chicken show?

11/29/2025

Have you heard of a chicken show? Megan from Silkies On The Shore shares about chicken shows and the standards they follow.

Tune in tomorrow to see how she preps her birds, and drop a ❤️ in the comments if you love Silkies!

11/28/2025

Meet Megan from Silkies On The Shore! She raises some gorgeous beautiful Silkie chickens in Maryland.

She took some of her chickens to a chicken show recently, and she is sharing about how she prepared her birds for the show - follow along this weekend!

11/26/2025

Looking for a fun way to treat your flock this week? Try out this fun recipe and let us know how your flock likes it!

Happy Thanksgiving from our flock to yours!

11/24/2025

We're on the Thanksgiving countdown this week, and that means we're thinking about all the delicious eats and family time in our future! Dr. Mikayla is here with a few tips on making sure our flocks don't over-indulge during the holidays.

11/22/2025

Even though backyard birds can find some real treasures when foraging through fallen leaves, there are some risks to leaving the leaves on the ground, such as mold and bacteria exposure or possible foot health issues.

Giving your flock a probiotic supplement can help reduce the risk of digestive challenges during a change of foraging conditions. Thrive is easy to use and can be added to your flock's food or water!

11/21/2025

Chickens spend about 50% of their waking hours foraging. Fall means more leaves are in the run and yard, which has a direct impact on foraging for backyard flocks! Dr. Mikayla shares about how leaves on the ground affect how our birds forage.

Watch the full video on Youtube to learn more: https://youtu.be/EIW5w0motRg!

11/17/2025

When it comes to training chickens, the earlier you start, the better. But if you have an older flock, it's not too late, especially if you have some tasty treats they love!

What are your flock's favorite treats?

11/16/2025

Did you know you can train chickens to peck at certain food colors?

Tell us in the comment if your flock has a favorite food!

11/15/2025

Dr. Mikayla is sharing some simple training you can do with your flock this week. In today's reel, you can train your chickens to avoid certain areas like a garden or anywhere you don't want them to forage.

11/14/2025

We're talking TRAINING CHICKENS. The most useful trick to teach your chickens is to come when they are called. This one is easy, but essential for chicken keepers - just always bring a treat when you visit the coop.

11/02/2025

If you have backyard chickens, your flock may have an encounter with a predator at some point. Dr. Mikayla shares some tips to protect your flock in this video, whether you are making the coop more secure or treating your birds if they have had a predator attack.

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