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backyard birds

Avian, Backyard Birds, Chicken Chatter, Lacey Vilhauer, Livestock, Poultry

Breaking down the breed: Easter egger

Learn why Easter egger chickens are a backyard favorite, known for colorful eggs, friendly temperament, and adaptability in all climates. Read More

A pair of house finches getting a bite to eat from the feeder. (Family Features │ Unsplash/Joshua J. Cotten)
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Attract backyard birds with the right seeds

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Breaking down the breed: Barred Rock 

Avian influenza confirmed in Tulsa County, Oklahoma 

  • October 28, 2025
  • By Lacey Vilhauer

How to help your chickens beat the heat 

  • July 21, 2025
  • By Lacey Vilhauer

Flock roles: Who rules your roost? 

  • May 19, 2025
  • By Lacey Vilhauer

How to introduce new hens to a backyard flock

  • February 13, 2025
  • By Lacey Vilhauer

How to turn your dog into a chicken protector

  • January 16, 2025
  • By Lacey Vilhauer
Highly pathogenic avian influenza is extremely contagious in poultry. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)

KDA warns poultry owners of HPAI risk

  • December 6, 2024
  • By HPJ staff

Dealing with a broody hen

  • August 20, 2024
  • By Lacey Vilhauer

Protect your backyard birds from avian influenza

  • April 8, 2024
  • By Lacey Vilhauer
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