Backyard Chickens

Tips and tricks for raising backyard chickens on an urban (or suburban) farm, covering feed and nutrition, health issues and holistic care, and personal stories from the Garden Betty flock.

Backyard Chickens, Nutrition

The Simplest Way to Ferment Chicken Feed (and Why You Should Start Doing This)

If you're already feeding your chickens a good wholesome diet, fermenting their feed can further improve hen health and egg quality, and even save you a bit of money on feed costs. It's also one of the easiest things you can do for your flock! (Not to mention, your chickens will devour every last grain.)

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All Backyard Chickens Articles

The Simplest Way to Ferment Chicken Feed (and Why You Should Start Doing This)

9 Ways to Predator-Proof a Chicken Coop and Chicken Run

7 Easy Essential Tips to Keep Your Chickens Healthy Through Winter

How to Stop a Broody Hen: 5 Humane Ways That Work

The Big Reason Some Chickens Molt Faster Than Others

What Happens When a Chicken Molts (A Visual Guide)

How to Get Dark Orange Yolks From Your Backyard Chickens

Farewell, Iman—An Extraordinary Chicken

Homemade Soy-Free Corn-Free Chicken Feed With Whole Grains

Garden Betty’s Homemade Whole Grain Chicken Feed

Have You Been Storing Your Eggs All Wrong?

The Mystery of the Teeny Tiny Fart Egg

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