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The best flocks start with good planning. These guides help you choose the right birds, understand species differences, and build a flock that fits your space, goals, and experience level.
The best flocks are built with intention. This article helps you think through breed traits, flock goals, and practical considerations so you can choose chickens that set you up for a strong season from the start.
Raising more than one type of poultry can be rewarding, but it takes thoughtful planning. This guide walks through what to consider when mixing chickens, ducks, and quail—helping you build a balanced flock that works well together from day one.
Colorful eggs can add personality and variety to your egg basket. This guide highlights chicken breeds known for blue, green, and brown eggs, making it easier to plan a flock with both beauty and purpose in mind.
A practical guide that brings together planning, care, and everyday considerations for raising backyard chickens.
An expert-led, on-demand course with Dr. Nancy Jefferson, PhD Poultry Nutritionist at Kalmbach Feeds, covering the foundations of raising healthy chicks—from early care through long-term success.
This chick starter shopping checklist walks you through everything you’ll need—before chicks arrive, during the first few weeks, and as they grow—so you can plan ahead with confidence and avoid common mistakes along the way.
Not sure which feed fits your flock? Use our simple guide to match your poultry type and growth stage with the right starter or grower feed.
This Dos & Don’ts guide breaks down the essentials of early chick care. Use it as a quick reference to understand what to do, why it matters, and how it helps set your chicks up for a strong start.
LifeGuard® Poultry is our proprietary blend of prebiotics, probiotics, essential oils, and digestive enzymes — all working together to support healthy digestion, developing immunity, and steady growth in young birds, even during early stress from transport, environmental changes, or digestive upset.
In a recent internal study, chicks fed Kalmbach Feeds with LifeGuard® performed better than those fed national brands with own proprietary gut health blends. Want to see the difference for yourself?
Looking for more chick-specific guidance? Explore our chick blog for additional tips, planning insights, and practical advice to support healthy starts.
