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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When do Chickens Start Laying Eggs? A Guide to Backyard Egg Production 

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When Do Chickens Start Laying Eggs? You’ve purchased your chicks, made a coop and give your feathered friends the best care possible. Now, when do your chickens start laying eggs? That seems like a reasonable question. Afterall, chances are you might have purchased these beautiful birds for more than just companionship.   So, When Do Chickens […]

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When do Migratory Birds Return?

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A Birder’s Guide to Preparing for Spring  Hints of spring are in the air… literally. You might even see them in large groups flying north. Some migratory birds are starting to fly north, depending on their starting point and destination. But when do migratory birds return to your backyard? Let’s look at when migratory birds […]

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Start Prepping for the Return of Spring Songbirds 

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Spring Songbirds As the seasons change, so does the avian landscape. In spring, of course, we get to welcome back the migratory songbirds that grace our skies with their bright colors and brilliant melodies. Even though it’s still pretty chilly out, spring is fast approaching.  That’s why the Backyard Boost® team thinks it’s the perfect […]

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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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Chick Days are Fast Approaching: Your Starter Guide for Baby Chicks

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American novelist Paul Theroux once said, “Winter is a season of recovery and preparation.” If you are an avid backyard chicken collector, winter is also a great season to start preparing for baby chicks to arrive on chick days. Although it might seem a little early, depending on your geographic location, baby chicks will soon […]

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How One Poultry Enthusiast Boosted Her Hatching Rates

Terra Sellers has always enjoyed raising chickens. She grew up with chickens. And two years ago, purchased a “few” pet chickens for her then 2-year-old son Brennex to enjoy. However, as the time has passed, the number of pets has increased to a small hobby farm and an opportunity to teach Brennex about the responsibilities […]

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