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
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
Rooster vs. Hen: How Do They Differ? Understanding the differences between roosters and hens is crucial for anyone raising chickens. While they share many similarities, certain traits... Continue reading
Conventional vs Organic vs Non-GMO Chicken Feeds Choosing the right feed for our fluffy, feathered chickens and ducks can sometimes seem overwhelming. There are a lot of... Continue reading
Winter Treats for Chickens: 5 Fun Ideas and Recommendations While most of us look forward to grandma’s famous roast, our chickens look forward to getting their holiday treats. Today,... 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
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
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
Raising Chickens for Beginners: Your Complete Guide There are a lot of moving parts that go into raising a happy, healthy, productive flock of hens. It's easy... Continue reading
What to Feed Chickens: A Chicken Feed Nutrition Guide If you ever look at your local chicken feed store shelves, you might’ve noticed that there isn’t a lot of... Continue reading