Building a Chicken Tractor: 4 Key Considerations A chicken tractor is a portable chicken coop and run that is joined together. Building a chicken tractor normally means that you have the structure on wheels. The biggest benefit of a chicken tractor is that you can move it around your land. This prevents your chickens from […]
Category Archives: Care
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Dec
Dec
Ah, ’tis the season…to chow down on every carb that’s not nailed down! Humans store energy during cold weather, but chickens actually crave more protein in their diet to get them through winter. While you’re shopping to stock up on pasta, grains and delicious baked goods, what kinds of feed and supplement are on your […]
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Nov
Nov
It is Cyber Monday, or Deals Week, or Black-Month-Or-So-Before-Christmas, or whatever you want to call it. The bottom line is, Amazon is offering pretty awesome deals for pet owner’s today. Whether or not you are a loyal Amazon customer (as 50% of American households are) you should take them up on some of the insane […]
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Oct
Oct
Nest boxes are an incredibly crucial component to owning and raising a laying flock. Fortunately, they come in many shapes, sizes, and materials.
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Sep
Sep
Brooder temperature is the most important element that you need to monitor to ensure young chick survival. However, there are many ways control brooder temperature and baby chick comfort.
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Aug
Aug
Preventing hens from eating eggs can become a serious problem. Learn the proper precautions and remedies to hopefully break this behavior.
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Jul
Jul
Many people don’t know what free range chickens truly are. Read more to find out what this and other labels truly mean to your food and animals!
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Jun
Jun
Keeping chickens cool in the summertime can be hard but it is important. Read more to learn how to keep your flock relaxed and hydrated in hotter temps!
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Jun
Jun
Learn about brooding baby chicks in a fun and simple way geared towards first-time raisers or anyone looking to learn how to breed newborn baby chicks!
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Jun
Jun
Learn the basics on battling the inevitable bumblefoot. Though it’s not usually a life threatening infection, you should be prepared to treat it!
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Apr
Apr
Find answers to some of the most common and frequently asked questions those raising backyard chickens and other poultry are asking.
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Apr
Apr
Yes, of course you should free range your chicken flock if you can! Free range chickens will be happier, healthier hens with strong immune systems!