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Backyard Chicken Keeping

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

11/12/2024

Who else loves a good shake after a fresh dust bath? Meet Hatch, a lovely 5-year old Buckeye. She loves a good dust bath and lots of treats!

Give Hatch some love in the comments!

11/09/2024

How do chickens handle temperature and weather changes? Dr. Mikayla is giving a few FlockLeader product recommendations to help your birds transition into fall.

11/07/2024

Meet Liz from EnviroFlight, expert on all things black soldier fly larvae (BSFL), and learn how our partners choose when to harvest BSFL for maximum nutrient digestibility. When you feed your chickens the BSFL in Freedom Fly and our other poultry treats, know that your flock is getting the best nutrition, calcium, energy, protein, and digestibility of BSFL on the market.

Plus, it's grown right here in the USA.

11/05/2024

Meet Julia Roberts, a French Black Copper Maran who loves to help with fall garden clean-up. She was named after Julia Roberts (specifically, her role in Runaway Bride) because she tried to fly the coop when she first joined her flock as a young pullet.

Comment with a 🖤 if you raise French Black Copper Marans!

11/02/2024

We hope your flock never experiences a predator attack, but if they do, Dr. Mikayla shares some tips that can help you support your birds.

11/01/2024

FOUR WAYS TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF A PREDATOR ATTACK

How are you protecting your birds from predators?

10/31/2024

It's never a fun task when dealing with a predator attack around your chicken coop, but identifying the predator can help you take preventative measures in the future. One way to identify a predator is by paying attention to when the attack occurred.

Follow along this week or watch the full video on Youtube to learn more: https://youtu.be/Sz2WAu5WPmw.

10/30/2024

Did you know that you can identify what predator may be lurking around your coop based on whether your flock's eggs in the coop were affected?

What predator do you have the most challenges with?

10/29/2024

If you've ever seen signs of a predator attack around your chicken coop. Dr. Mikayla is sharing some tips to help you identify the type of predator that may be lurking around your chickens.

10/28/2024

It's PREDATOR WEEK, where we dedicate a week to sharing about predator attacks and how you can be proactive in protecting your backyard flock.

Follow along this week for helpful tips or watch the full video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Sz2WAu5WPmw.

10/25/2024

Molting is a big time of change for our birds when they are shedding their old feathers and regrowing new ones to keep them warm in the winter and preparing for mating season in the spring.

Do you have what you need on hand to support your flock during this time, and where are your birds in the molting process so far?

10/23/2024

Meet Carrie, an expert on all things black soldier fly, who walks us through the life cycle of black soldier fly larvae (BSFL). We're proud to partner with EnviroFlight so we know that the quality of the BSFL in Freedom Fly and our FlockLeader Poultry Treats with a Purpose are top notch!

Visit BackyardChicken.com to purchase or find our treats in a store near you.

10/18/2024

WHY ARE HENS LAYING FEWER EGGS THIS TIME OF YEAR, and how can I support my birds to maximize egg production?

10/17/2024

Did you know that our partners at EnviroFlight have a lab dedicated to animal health? That means that the US-grown black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) in all of our award-winning chicken treats are tested to ensure the safest, highest quality nutrition for your flock.

What kind of treats are you feeding your flock?

10/14/2024

To wrap up our molting series for the week, let's recap! Your birds need some extra TLC in the form of protein and probiotics. To learn more, watch the full video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/khMmQm3By6o.

How do you care for your birds during a molt?

10/13/2024

Molting has been shown to suppress the immune system and is associated with an increase in pathogenic bacteria, but you can come to the rescue and give your flock some extra support with Recover 911.

Has your flock started molting this season?

10/12/2024

When we see feather quality decline in backyard birds, it's usually for one of two reasons. Either their diet lacks nutrients or they are unable to absorb nutrients properly.

This is where PROBIOTICS come in because they can help support digestion and immunity, especially during a molt!

10/12/2024

When your backyard chickens are shedding and regrowing feathers (a process called molting), you can support them with some extra nutrients like protein and healthy fats in Shine and Freedom Fly.

Visit BackyardChicken.com to purchase or find a retailer near you.

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6906 Zion Church Road
Salisbury, MD
21804

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+18003364094

Website

http://www.backyardchicken.com/

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Happy Monday from Hatch!

Who else loves a good shake after a fresh dust bath? Meet Hatch, a lovely 5-year old Buckeye. She loves a good dust bath and lots of treats! Give Hatch some love in the comments! #chickens #funnychickens #dustbath #chickencoops

How Do Chickens Handle Temperature and Weather Changes?

How do chickens handle temperature and weather changes? Dr. Mikayla is giving a few FlockLeader product recommendations to help your birds transition into fall. #chickens #backyardchickens #flockleader

Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) Harvest Stage

How to Support Your Birds After a Predator Attack

We hope your flock never experiences a predator attack, but if they do, Dr. Mikayla shares some tips that can help you support your birds. #perdueflockleader #flockleader #predators #chickenpredators #chickens #chickencoops

How to Reduce the Likelihood of a Predator Attack

FOUR WAYS TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF A PREDATOR ATTACK How are you protecting your birds from predators? #perdueflockleader #flockleader #predators #chickenpredators #chickens #chickencoops

Identifying Predators: When Did the Attack Happen?

It's never a fun task when dealing with a predator attack around your chicken coop, but identifying the predator can help you take preventative measures in the future. One way to identify a predator is by paying attention to when the attack occurred. Follow along this week or watch the full video on Youtube to learn more: https://youtu.be/Sz2WAu5WPmw. #perdueflockleader #flockleader #predators #chickenpredators #chickens #chickencoops

Identifying Predators: Were the Eggs Affected?

Did you know that you can identify what predator may be lurking around your coop based on whether your flock's eggs in the coop were affected? What predator do you have the most challenges with? #perdueflockleader #flockleader #predators #chickenpredators #chickens #chickencoops

Which Predator is Attacking Your Flock?

If you've ever seen signs of a predator attack around your chicken coop. Dr. Mikayla is sharing some tips to help you identify the type of predator that may be lurking around your chickens. #perdueflockleader #flockleader #predators #chickenpredators #chickens #chickencoops

How to Protect Your Flock from Harm

It's PREDATOR WEEK, where we dedicate a week to sharing about predator attacks and how you can be proactive in protecting your backyard flock. Follow along this week for helpful tips or watch the full video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Sz2WAu5WPmw. #perdueflockleader #flockleader #predators #chickenpredators #chickencoops

Molting

Molting is a big time of change for our birds when they are shedding their old feathers and regrowing new ones to keep them warm in the winter and preparing for mating season in the spring. Do you have what you need on hand to support your flock during this time, and where are your birds in the molting process so far? #molting #chickens #backyardchickens #flockleader

Black Soldier Fly Life Cycle

Meet Carrie, an expert on all things black soldier fly, who walks us through the life cycle of black soldier fly larvae (BSFL). We're proud to partner with EnviroFlight so we know that the quality of the BSFL in Freedom Fly and our FlockLeader Poultry Treats with a Purpose are top notch! Visit BackyardChicken.com to purchase or find our treats in a store near you. #blacksoldierflylarvae #blacksoldierfly #bsfl #backyardchickens #chickentreats

Why Are Hens Laying Fewer Eggs This Time of Year?

WHY ARE HENS LAYING FEWER EGGS THIS TIME OF YEAR, and how can I support my birds to maximize egg production? #egglaying #fresheggs #backyardchickens #flockleader