What to Feed Layer Hens Through Each Life Stage Are you new to raising chickens for eggs? With so many brands of feed and so many formulas, making a decision on what to feed your flock and when can be daunting. Here are a few tips to help you get started through every life stage – from chicks to pullets to full-grown laying hens. What to Feed Layer Hens Through Each Life Stage Read More »
The Essential Chick Days Shopping List What and where to buy — and how much it will cost If you’re a first-timer raising chicks this season, you’re likely doing some research on exactly what you need to bring home to ensure they’re happy, healthy, secure and have a long life ahead of them. That research may feel like information overload, so we’ve The Essential Chick Days Shopping List Read More »
Feeding Tips for a Happy, Healthy and Thriving Flock When it comes to nutrition, especially if you’re a new chicken parent, you’re not just going to grab the first bag of feed you see on the shelf. You want to be sure you’re feeding your flock what they need for a healthy start and a long, happy life. But, what exactly do they need? Feeding Tips for a Happy, Healthy and Thriving Flock Read More »
How to Help Your Chickens Master the Molt Each fall, starting when chickens are about 18 months old, chickens lose their feathers and grow shiny new ones in preparation for winter. Read to find out what to look for and what to expect as the molting season approaches. How to Help Your Chickens Master the Molt Read More »
Getting Your Chickens to Get Along Learn about steps you can take to make adding new chickens to your flock a smooth and stress reducing process. Getting Your Chickens to Get Along Read More »
Keeping Your Chicks from Getting Sick: Top Health Concerns It’s always good to at least be aware of these common chick health concerns. Keeping Your Chicks from Getting Sick: Top Health Concerns Read More »