Heat Chicken Coop in Winter As the cold winter months approach, it’s essential to ensure your chickens remain warm and comfortable. Chickens are surprisingly hardy birds, but they still need some help staying cozy when temperatures drop. Backyard Boost® is here to help! We’ve created an effective, beginner-friendly guide about how to heat chicken coop […]
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 […]
Molting Chickens Have you noticed the number of feathers around your coop and on the ground increasing? It might seem like feathers are everywhere, and it might also seem like this happened overnight. At the same time, your hens are losing their feathers and have also gone on an egg-laying strike. You are not, in […]
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 […]
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 & […]
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 […]
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 […]
Baby chicks are cute, but as they grow into hens the real fun begins – they start laying eggs! It’s rewarding to go out to the coop a few times each day to find the latest egg in a nesting box just waiting for you. Fresh-laid eggs are a great nutritional source and taste delicious. […]
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 […]
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 […]