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Henopause – How Does A Hen’s Age Affect Egg Production?
Henopause. It’s a funny play on words, but thinking about how a hen ages can help us understand how this critical factor affects egg production and the health and vitality of our senior girls! Egg Production is Reproduction Egg production is reproduction. Over the years, this has become my mantra! I find myself repeating “Egg […]
How Does Heat Stress Affect Egg Production?
Baby, it’s hot outside! With soaring summer temperatures in many regions, the effect of heat stress on your hens can be very concerning. We recently wrote about how chickens regulate their body temperature and today we are going to talk about what happens when your hens are stressed by the hot weather. What is the Ideal […]
Understanding the Change in a Pullet’s Body Before She Begins Laying
Did you get new chicks this spring? If so, your new chicks are probably entering their teenage period or are just beginning to mature into adult layers. The period right before a new pullet starts to lay eggs is generally referred to as Pre-Lay. This period in a pullet’s life is similar to the onset […]
What to Expect When Your New Chicks Start Laying Eggs
If you invested in some baby chicks this spring, it’s time to start watching your nesting boxes! Finding the first egg from a group of new pullets is one of the most exciting parts of poultry keeping. Whether this is your first flock or your 100th flock, finding that first egg is so exciting EVERY […]
3 Frequently Asked Questions & Answers About Backyard Chickens
A curious mind is such a blessing! If you are anything like me, you probably spend most of the time with your chickens laughing, observing, and saying, “I wonder why they are doing that” or “I wonder if I should…” We are here to help! Let’s take a deeper dive into the three most frequently […]
How Do Chickens Regulate Their Temperature?
Summer is approaching and pretty soon we will all be working hard to beat the heat. This includes our feathered friends as well. Today we are going to discuss how chickens regulate their body temperature and some of the best ways we can help them deal with hot summer weather. How Do Chickens Regulate Their […]
How to Introduce New Chickens to Your Flock
If you decided to expand your flock this year, you may be wondering about the best way to introduce new chickens to your feathered family. Today, we are going to discuss some of the best practices for introducing new chicks, or new adult birds, to your existing flock. We are also going to discuss some […]
The Ins and Outs of Feeding Silkies
Do Silkies need a specialized diet? That can be a complicated question and the answer often depends on your goals for the Silkies in your flock. Silkies can make a fun addition to any poultry flock. They are calm and friendly birds covered in fluffy, unique feathers. However, due to some quirks in their behavior […]
How to Feed Your Baby Chicks
Peep, peep. Spring always brings a much-needed feeling of renewal and growth. Whether you are starting a new flock or hoping to add some youth to an existing flock, spring is the perfect opportunity to get some new chicks. Picking an appropriate Chick feed is an important step in ensuring that your new chicks get […]
When Can Baby Chicks Go Outside?
You finally took the leap and added some new chicks to your flock or family. Now you may be wondering when those new babies can start enjoying the great outdoors. Today, we are going to discuss some guidelines and tips for success when your new chicks are ready to go outside. We are also going […]