Backyard Chicken Keeping

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

08/29/2025

In addition to the Barred Rock, Isa Brown, and Sussex breeds, we also love Easter Eggers for their prolific egg laying and Buff Orpingtons for their friendliness in backyards.

And remember, no matter what breed you choose, make sure you're offering a calcium supplement to your egg layers!

08/28/2025

If you're looking for some medium-sized, friendly, egg laying chickens, here are some of our favorite breeds:
1) Barred Rock
2) Isa Brown or Golden Comets
3) Sussex

What are your favorite backyard breeds?

08/27/2025

What are the best chicken breeds for backyard flocks? Dr. Mikayla shares some of our favorite breeds, focusing on strong egg layers, friendly breeds, and birds that aren't too big for yards with limited space.

Follow along this week or watch the full video on our Youtube channel to learn more: https://youtu.be/C9Fce4KXELs.

08/24/2025

Both oyster shells and limestone are great sources of calcium for hens, but the safety and calcium quality of oyster shells can be inconsistent.

SHELL & BONE BUILDER is a safe, high quality calcium supplement for poultry made from calcium carbonate harvested in the American Midwest. Visit BackyardChicken.com to learn more.

08/24/2025

The calcium carbonate in Shell & Bone Builder has a minimum calcium content of 38%, and it is ground to the optimal size for the best nutrient absorption in hens. The quality of the calcium from oyster shells is dependent on their marine environment, which is not always consistent.

08/22/2025

When it comes to producing a calcium supplement for chickens, there are fewer steps when processing USA-sourced calcium carbonate from limestone compared to oyster shells.

08/21/2025

How is calcium carbonate from a limestone quarry different from oyster shells?

08/20/2025

Egg laying is hard work for hens! The two main types of calcium supplements for backyard chickens are oyster shells and limestone. Dr. Mikayla breaks down the difference and shares why not all calcium is created equal.

Follow along this week to learn more or watch the full video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/f-hUJ9a6Nes.

If your poultry are laying eggs, they need a calcium supplement. Calcium is an essential nutrient for backyard flocks th...
08/18/2025

If your poultry are laying eggs, they need a calcium supplement. Calcium is an essential nutrient for backyard flocks that supports strong eggshells to keep the eggs we eat safe and strengthens bones to keep your birds healthy.

Meet Shell & Bone Builder, our all natural calcium supplement for laying hens 18+ weeks of age. Now available at BackyardChicken.com, Walmart, and Amazon.

08/15/2025

If your hens are laying eggs, they need a calcium supplement. Calcium is essential for backyard flocks and supports strong eggshells and strengthens bones to keep your birds healthy. But here’s the thing – not all calcium is created equal.

Shell & Bone Builder provides a large and consistent form of calcium for hens and is harvested and packaged here in the USA to guarantee safety and quality. Go beyond the typical calcium source for your backyard flock!

08/13/2025

EGGSTRA, EGGSTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!

We are happy to introduce Shell & Bone Builder, an all natural calcium supplement for laying hens to support strong eggshells and bone health.

Now available at BackyardChicken.com, Walmart, and Amazon.

Our team has been working on something new for your backyard flock, and we're EGGCITED to launch it this week!Any guesse...
08/11/2025

Our team has been working on something new for your backyard flock, and we're EGGCITED to launch it this week!

Any guesses on what's coming for your birds?

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6906 Zion Church Road
Salisbury, MD
21804

Telephone

+18003364094

Website

http://www.BackyardChicken.com/

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