What Are Chicken Combs and Wattles? Have you ever noticed those bright red features on your chickens' heads and wondered what they're all about? Those distinctive... Continue reading
What is Coccidiosis in Chickens? Are your chickens looking a little under the weather? Have you noticed bloody droppings or birds that aren't their usual... Continue reading
How to Stop Chickens from Eating Their Eggs: 10 Helpful Tips You've waited all day for your hens to produce those farm-fresh eggs, only to find broken shells and a mess... Continue reading
What is a Chicken Pecking Order? Have you ever watched your flock during feeding time? If so, you've probably noticed that some hens always eat first... Continue reading
How to Raise Free Range Chickens: 6 Helpful Tips Whether free-range or pasture-raised, chickens need more care than just being set loose in your backyard and calling it a... Continue reading
What is Wry Neck in Chickens? Causes and Symptoms Whether you’re an experienced chicken keeper or are new to backyard chickens, a wry neck can be an alarming condition... Continue reading
What to Feed Chickens in Winter: Key Considerations for Your Flock As the temperatures drop, it’s essential to look at your chickens’ diet and adjust it to support your feathered friends’... Continue reading
Calcium for Chickens: What You Need To Know About Supplementation Calcium is one of the most essential nutrients chickens need for overall health and egg production. Your chickens get all... Continue reading
What is Henopause, and How Does it Affect Egg Production? Have you noticed your older hens taking more breaks between laying eggs? You're not alone! Just like many backyard chicken... Continue reading
Heat Stress in Chickens: Signs, Treatments, & Prevention Methods Baby, it’s hot outside! With soaring summer temperatures in many regions, the effect of heat stress on your hens can... Continue reading
Body Temperature of Chickens: How Do They Regulate? We are all working hard to beat the heat. This includes our feathered friends as well. Today, we are going... Continue reading
Fermenting Chicken Feed: What's the Scoop? Fermenting chicken feed has been a hot topic for a few years now. I get asked about it a lot,... Continue reading