How to Determine Female vs. Male Chicks Most backyard chicken keepers are interested in establishing layer flocks. For that reason, female chicks are in much higher demand... Continue reading
Why You Should Choose Kalmbach® Chicken Feeds Keeping backyard chickens is a wonderful experience. The health and productivity of our birds is often our top priority. Handing... Continue reading
What Causes Thin-Shelled Eggs? Backyard poultry keepers have sure become popular lately! With the demand for our eggs increasing and spring right around the... Continue reading
Do I Need to Change Feeds in the Winter? It is perfectly natural for your laying hens to significantly decrease or completely stop laying eggs in the winter. Since... Continue reading
Rooster Nutrition – It Isn’t All About the Hens What Do I Feed My Rooster? It wasn’t very long ago that the primary focus of most poultry flocks, including... Continue reading
Are Essential Oils Good for Chickens? Whether you are new on your poultry-keeping journey or you have been keeping birds for decades, raising backyard chickens can... Continue reading
Do I Need to Heat My Coop in the Winter? With the fall season in full swing, many of us are getting ready for the cold winter months. I am... Continue reading
Can Chickens Eat Fish? The Complete Guide Are you looking to add protein, calcium, and other nutrients to your flock’s feed? This article has everything you need... Continue reading
7 Items to Include in Your Chicken First-Aid Kit Keeping chickens is a wonderful practice, and the entertainment that they provide is priceless. The vast majority of the time,... Continue reading
How Frequently Should You Collect Eggs from a Chicken Coop? In honor of our Layer Days® Sweepstakes, let’s talk eggs! I will be the first to admit that I am... Continue reading
How to Care for a Broody Hen What is a Broody Hen? If you have had chickens for a few years, then you have probably had a... Continue reading
What to Consider Before Raising Chicks The season is upon us. While my gardening friends are all flipping through their seed catalogs, I am studying hatchery... Continue reading