Nest boxes are an incredibly crucial component to owning and raising a laying flock. Fortunately, they come in many shapes, sizes, and materials.
Category Archives: Care
28
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.
09
Aug
Aug
Preventing hens from eating eggs can become a serious problem. Learn the proper precautions and remedies to hopefully break this behavior.
25
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!
29
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!
Care, Farming, General Knowledge, Live Poultry, Poultry Health, Raising Chickens
How to Brood Baby Chicks
06
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!
Care, Culture, General Knowledge, Live Poultry, Poultry Health, Protection, Raising Chickens
Battling Bumblefoot: What You Need to Know
02
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!
Care, Chicken Coops, General Knowledge, Live Poultry, Tips
Top 5 Questions on Raising Backyard Chickens
12
Apr
Apr
Find answers to some of the most common and frequently asked questions those raising backyard chickens and other poultry are asking.
04
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!
Care, General Knowledge, Live Poultry, Protection, Raising Chickens, Tips
Treating Common Poultry Illness
28
Mar
Mar
Lear about common poultry illness and how to treat or vaccinate for them before it comes a problem. Save your birds, save your time, save your money!
Care, Culture, Farming, Poultry Health, Protection, Raising Chickens
The Low-Down on Poultry Vaccines
23
Mar
Mar
Learn more about poultry vaccines! Knowing when to vaccinate or not can be the difference in your flock. Educating yourself is key in protecting your flock.
Care, Farming, Food, General Knowledge, Raising Chickens, Tips
Poultry Processing Equipment for the Novice Farmer
14
Mar
Mar
A quick guide on poultry processing for small farms. This how-to will teach farmers of any level how to process chickens safely and efficiently.