Pellets or Crumbles? A Practical Guide for Your Backyard Chickens If you’re already feeding your hens our Kalmbach Feeds® Henhouse Reserve®, you know they enjoy the textured mix packed with... Continue reading
Supporting Chicken Egg Production Through Proper Nutrition Few things are more rewarding than gathering fresh eggs each morning when raising chickens. But if you've noticed a dip... Continue reading
Egg Bound Chickens: Recognizing Symptoms and Care Options DISCLAIMER: This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide veterinary advice. Egg binding is a... Continue reading
Basics of Chicken Egg Incubation: What You Need To Know Over the last couple of years, the affectionate term “chicken math” has been coined. This is a funny term created... Continue reading
Different Chicken Breeds for Colorful Eggs Backyard chicken keeping has become very popular in recent years. If you’re going to have a small group of hens,... Continue reading
How To Hatch Chicken Eggs: A Complete Timeline While hatching baby chicks from eggs is an enriching (potentially profitable) experience, it requires careful planning and precise attention to... Continue reading
How Do You Check Egg Freshness? Ensuring the freshness of your eggs is crucial for both safety and taste. Whether you raise your chickens or buy... Continue reading
Common Eggshell Defects – Cracks and Checks Today, we are going to talk about a common eggshell defect, why it may happen, and how to prevent it,... Continue reading
Frozen Chicken Eggs in Coop: How to Properly Collect Them in the Winter Winter is a natural time for some older hens to slow or cease egg production. However, if your hens are... Continue reading
Egg Production Expectations During the “Off” Season Fall is molting season for poultry. A molt is a natural process in which hens will begin to lose and... 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
Chicken Egg Production 101: How Many Eggs Does a Chicken Lay a Day? Have you ever wondered if it's possible to help your laying chickens produce more eggs? The answer isn't as straightforward... Continue reading