Raising Chickens and Ducks in a Backyard Flock

Raising ducks offer unique benefits and challenges. Duck keeping tips, information, and everything you need to know about getting started.

There are many great options for those looking to keep a calm, friendly flock in their backyard. This list of the most docile chicken breeds is sure to help you find your perfect pet!

There are many kinds of waterers to choose from for chickens, to help you out I’ve rounded up the best waterer options, along with tips to keep your hens hydrated.

These books are a great resource to help you get started raising chickens, with everything from how to care for your new feathered friends to what breeds are best suited for different climates.

I love sharing what I’ve learned along the way, and today we are talking about underrated hybrid chickens. These girls tend to get overlooked in favor of fancier birds with unusual feathering, but I think these prolific layers with great temperaments are worth a second look!

Nothing is more stressful and devastating to a backyard chicken keeper than the realization that your flock has been attacked by a predator, if you have a well stock first aid kit containing a few poultry wound care essentials you’ll be able to offer your birds medical care quickly, setting them on the road to recovery as soon as possible.

I purchased First Saturday Lime to find out if it really repels pests and deodorizes your chicken coop and run.

My experience with keeping drakes. And why I’ve choosen to have drake-free flock.

Buying fertile hatching eggs online can be a risky proposition. If you are new to buying fertile eggs, today I am sharing what I learned a lot about sourcing, handling and incubating fertile eggs.

If you want to raise ducks as pets, to sell eggs, or even for meat raising ducks has its pros and cons, it’s important to know the honest truth about caring for ducks before you begin.