Winter Chicken Coop Preparation is Vital to Flock Health 

Winter Coop Care

Old man winter is coming our way. No one likes to think about being out in the cold, but we also don’t like being cooped up all winter long, either. The days are short, typically grey and dreary. So, there is no place to go, but inside beside that nice, cozy fire, curled up with […]

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How Long Can a Chicken Go Without Water? 

how long can a chicken go without water

Nothing tastes as good on a sweltering day as a glass of ice-cold water. Some of you chicken enthusiasts have added ice to your chick’s water, too. However, as the temperatures get colder, we do not have to worry about the ice cubes. Instead, the worry should shift to the water supply.  We often think […]

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Winter is Coming: How to Heat a Chicken Coop Carefully

heat a chicken coop

Heat A Chicken Coop Old Man Winter is coming, and he is a chicken predator many bird owners don’t often think about. However, did you know that chickens are surprisingly hardy birds, depending on the breed. Yet, they still need some help staying cozy when temperatures drop.   When we need to get warm, we can […]

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How to Protect Chickens from Predators 

how to protect chickens from predators

Your backyard feathered friends are here for a reason. You enjoy their companionship. They are entertaining, fun to watch, and even relieve stress at the end of a long day. Those chickens become part of the family, just like any animal does.   However, chickens in the backyard lend themselves to becoming prey. As hen-enthusiasts ourselves, […]

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Chicken Predators: Stay on the Lookout  

chicken predators

Chicken Predators Birds of a feather flock together, but there isn’t always safety in numbers. Especially when it comes to chickens and predators. Chickens, especially those found in backyards or raised free-range, are prey birds. They are susceptible to predatory animals—both wild and domestic—attacking them during both daytime and nighttime hours.   At Backyard Boost®, we […]

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