
Caring for Pigeons in an Aviary or Indoors - BackYard Chickens
Jan 26, 2023 · Pigeons make great pets! In this article I will go over the basics of caring for pigeons outdoors in an aviary or indoors in the home.
A Backyard Chicken Enthusiast's Formulary (Avian Drugs and Dosages)
Jan 19, 2025 · A brief guide to medications for backyard poultry, focusing on antibiotics, pain medication, sedatives, antifungals, coccidiostats, dewormers and a few other useful or necessary drugs.
How to house meat bird in a stationary coop? - BackYard Chickens
Jan 29, 2024 · My meat bird run is a second floor in my coop, I lined it with flexible plastic shower liner from Home Depot. I get wood chips, composted soil, broken down plant matter that’s been breaking …
Keeping a House Chicken… How, When, and Why? - BackYard Chickens
Jul 31, 2025 · Reasons why, when, and how you should keep a house chicken. Includes real life examples, helpful resources, and alternative options to keeping a house chicken.
Eliminating Lice (or Mites) on Chickens Using Permethrin
Dec 23, 2024 · A brief guide on eliminating parasites using permethrin. Includes step by step instructions and a list of supplies needed.
Simple DIY Pigeon Loft - BackYard Chickens
Sep 10, 2020 · Now it looks more like a pigeon house than an old box! The front has a door, a medium-sized window, and two small windows. On both sides there are two large windows, and the back is …
Raising Guinea fowl 101: A beginners guide to raising Guinea fowl
Feb 8, 2019 · A little bit on Incubation: The incubation period for guinea fowl eggs is 26 to 28 days Before incubation, guinea fowl eggs can be stored pointed end facing downwards in a cool room. …
Bird mites in my house - BackYard Chickens
May 20, 2024 · Wild mites are where most domestic chickens get chicken mites from (northern mites) You might want to discourage any wild birds from nesting near your house or coop in the future.I …
Bird's Nest Question - Was fine, now abandoned....! PIC
Mar 19, 2007 · I have a house finch pair that always nests in one of my flower baskets on the covered porch. This year? There are 5 of their eggs AND what looks like a carolina wren egg. What the …
Raising Guinea Fowl 101 - BackYard Chickens
Jul 13, 2008 · I thought it would be helpful if we could try and make an informative post about the basics of guinea fowl, and address a lot of the frequently asked questions about guinea fowl. Please post …