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 […]
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 […]
The colder temperatures have moved in across many parts of the country, and with winter officially kicking off this month, those temps are here to stay. You probably started your backyard chicken flock during the spring when the sunshine was plentiful, and the days were long. How will you keep your feathered friends healthy and […]