Did you get new chicks this spring? If so, your new chicks are probably entering their teenage period or are just beginning to mature into adult layers. The period right before a new pullet starts to lay eggs is generally referred to...
If you invested in some baby chicks this spring, it’s time to start watching your nesting boxes! Finding the first egg from a group of new pullets is one of the most exciting parts of poultry keeping. Whether this is your first...
A curious mind is such a blessing! If you are anything like me, you probably spend most of the time with your chickens laughing, observing, and saying, “I wonder why they are doing that” or “I wonder if I should…”...
You finally took the leap and added some new chicks to your flock or family. Now you may be wondering when those new babies can start enjoying the great outdoors. Today, we are going to discuss some guidelines and tips...
Peep, peep. Spring always brings a much-needed feeling of renewal and growth. Whether you are starting a new flock or hoping to add some youth to an existing flock, spring is the perfect opportunity to get some new chicks. Picking an...
With the daylight increasing every day, egg production from our girls should start to increase, too. Today, we are going to talk about a common eggshell defect, why it may happen, and how to prevent it, if we can. Eggshell...
Ahhh, spring! Spring is usually a welcome sight for most of us. It brings greener pastures, new birth, and awakened hormones! Today, we are going to talk about some behavioral changes that may happen in your flock as spring arrives...
Let’s talk about what lies beneath your chickens–literally! Did you know the secret to healthier, happier chickens might just be under their feet? Beneath those clucking, pecking beauties is a critical component of their daily lives: their bedding. Choosing the...
There are three primary growth phases that most backyard chickens are going to go through – the starter phase, the grower phase, and the layer phase. In this article, we are going to concentrate on the starter and grower phases....
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