The days are getting closer to that magical, witching night. And the myths about our boo-tiful backyard birds are getting even scarier. Let’s take a look at this week’s myth and determine if it is indeed fact or fiction! Myth #3: A rooster, or multiple roosters are required to produce eggs. That is for sure […]
Spooky Myths about Backyard Chickens Part 2: Chickens Smell and are Noisy
As we get even closer to the scariest day of the year, it’s time to debunk yet another myth about our loving backyard birds. Cock-a-doodle-doo and did you just catch a whiff of something? That’s right! Many people believe that chickens are contributors to both bad odors and noise. Why would they think that? First, […]
Benefits of Farm-fresh Eggs
If you’ve heard it said, “fresh is best,” this is true for many things, including the nutritional value and taste of a fresh-raised egg. Yes, eggs offer great nutritional benefits and are one of the few foods that can actually be classified as a “superfood.” Eggs are a great source of protein while providing essential nutrients like vitamin […]
Creating and Caring for your Chicken Coop
Home sweet home. You’ve purchased your backyard chickens. Now, they need a home of their own or a coop they can call their home. Coops provide shelter from the weather and its extreme elements and protection from predators. There are several considerations to securing a coop for your birds, and we’ll explore them here. Spacious […]
Tips for Egg Care
Chicken or egg? If you’ve ever wondered which came first, you’ve likely already answered that. The chicks! You probably started your backyard chicken project with cute little chicks, but when those hens reach just between 5-6 months old, they should start laying eggs. There is nothing better than a farm-fresh egg for breakfast, but there […]
Your Chick Days Starter Guide: How To Prepare for Chick Days
Chick days are coming, and you’ve decided to invest in some of these cute little fuzz balls. But you will need more than just a few baby chicks to start your new backyard farming venture. That’s why the Backyard Boost team compiled this guide for how to prepare for chick days. We cover not just what […]
The Nutritional Requirements of your Backyard Birds
You’ve probably heard that you can feed your backyard chickens just any old scraps that you or your family aren’t going to eat. And while there might be a little truth to that, think of these chickens as protein producers for you. While they are small, they also have a big job of either laying […]
Five Rewards of Your Backyard Flock
Chances are if you’ve already got your chickens pecking in your backyard, you had a reason for getting them. Maybe you wanted “farm fresh eggs” or perhaps you were looking for a small animal project to keep you and your family busy during this extended time of staying home. Chickens are a lot of work, […]
Five Ways to Keep your Chickens Healthy and Happy
Health and performance are synergistic. When you don’t feel well, you simply don’t perform, regardless of if the task is at your job, being a nurturing parent or partner or sometimes even just with a simple task of decision making. Your feathered friends in the backyard are no different. When they are stressed or sick, […]
Introducing Backyard Boost and its Makers
The love of raising backyard birds has grown exponentially over time. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, even more people have flocked to begin their own backyard bird family. Some have added these feathered friends to their backyards for companionship, some for a constant food source of high-quality protein through the eggs that are layed, and […]