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
What is Special About Kalmbach Poultry Feeds? There are few things more rewarding than watching a flock of healthy, fluffy chickens peck around your yard. This is... Continue reading
Why Chickens Sometimes Sort Their Feed How many of you love Henhouse Reserve®? The popularity of our Henhouse Reserve® line has exploded in the last couple... Continue reading
Winter Treats and Holiday Goodies for Your Flock The Christmas season is right around the corner and most of us look forward to some yummy food and a... 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
Protein – Can You Have Too Much of a Good Thing? Fall is molting season for poultry, and it is very common to hear a lot of discussion about protein in... Continue reading
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... 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