How to Keep Chickens Warm in Winter 

How to Keep Chickens Warm in Winter 

Birds of a feather flock together, but that will only keep them warm for so long. If you are a backyard chicken enthusiast, you likely already know how to heat a chicken coop. However, did you know there are other ways to keep chickens warm once the frigid winter temperatures drop?   At BioZyme®, makers of […]

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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  

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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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When do Chickens Molt? 

when do chickens molt?

Many new chicken owners ask us, “When do chickens molt?” Well, the answer is more involved than you might expect. Chickens typically molt in response to changes in environmental factors, particularly light and temperature. Your chickens might also molt due to natural physiological processes or simply due to stress. The molting period generally occurs once […]

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A Guide to Chicken Breeds for Your Backyard 

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Chicken Breeds Variety is the spice of life. When selecting the ideal chicken breeds to raise in your backyard, there is more than enough variety to choose from. Do you want to raise birds that are known merely for their productivity? Do you want to raise friendly chicken breeds? Or do you want to raise […]

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Your Hen House Design is Essential to Summer Cooling 

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Hen House We may never know which came first, the chicken or the egg. However, we do know that a happy, healthy hen—not dealing with chicken heat stress—is more likely to be a more productive egg layer. And a more dynamic part of your family!  Nobody enjoys the heat and humidity of the hottest days […]

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Chicken Heat Stress Symptoms & How Backyard Boost® Can Help 

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Chicken Heat Stress Symptoms Chicken heat stress can have serious implications for their health, welfare and productivity—particularly during hot and humid conditions. Recognizing the signs of heat stress in chickens is crucial for implementing timely interventions to prevent heat-related illnesses and losses.  Chicken Heat Stress Symptoms  Some common chicken heat stress symptoms include:  Panting & […]

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Chicken Heat Stress Signs, Symptoms and Prevention 

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Chicken Heat Stress Warmer days are just ahead, and that means it is time to protect your feathered friends from frying. Chicken heat stress is a real condition. We don’t want any ruffled feathers during the hot and humid days of summer.   At BioZyme®, makers of Backyard Boost®, we believe in care that comes full […]

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How Many Eggs Does a Chicken Lay a Day? 

How Many Eggs Does a Chicken Lay a Day

The long-time debate, “which came first, the chicken or the egg?” will outlive all of us. However, there is one question that many chicken enthusiasts ask that we can answer: how many eggs does a chicken lay a day?   Chickens typically lay eggs daily or near daily. However, the exact number of eggs a chicken […]

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Want Healthy Hens? Disease Prevention Starts with Proper Nutrition

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Healthy Hens Whether you’re a seasoned poultry keeper or a novice enthusiast, the health of your flock is paramount. And, when it comes to their well-being, chickens are much like humans. They require the basic nutrients of life—water, sun, vitamins and minerals.  They need a clean space, an area for exercise, a “bathing” area and […]

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