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“When it snows, you have two choices: shovel or make snow angels.” We know that snow will surely fall soon. However, a third choice exists for backyard chicken owners: take care of your chickens. Managing a chicken coop effectively, especially in the winter, ensures healthy, productive and happy chickens. At BioZyme®, makers of Backyard Boost® […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Backyard chickens are generally pretty hardy birds. Especially in winter after they’ve undergone molting. However, they can be susceptible to extreme cold temperatures, so it pays to prepare. But, you may be wondering, how cold is too cold for chickens? If you’re looking to add a feathery friend to the family, it’s important to understand […]
Chicken Egg Color “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get.” That quote from the famous movie and character of the same name, Forrest Gump, can describe a lot of things. Chocolates. Life. Chickens. Wait? We know that when we bring home those cute fluffy chicks, we ultimately […]