Winter Treats and Holiday Goodies for Your Flock The Christmas season is right around the corner and most of us look forward to some yummy food and a... Continue reading
Winter Demands for Your Hens A lot is happening for your hens as winter approaches. The natural decrease in daylight hours in the fall causes... Continue reading
Egg Production Expectations During the “Off” Season Fall is molting season for poultry. A molt is a natural process in which hens will begin to lose and... Continue reading
Protein – Can You Have Too Much of a Good Thing? Fall is molting season for poultry, and it is very common to hear a lot of discussion about protein in... Continue reading
Henopause – How Does A Hen’s Age Affect Egg Production? Henopause. It’s a funny play on words, but thinking about how a hen ages can help us understand how this... Continue reading
How Does Heat Stress Affect Egg Production? Baby, it’s hot outside! With soaring summer temperatures in many regions, the effect of heat stress on your hens can... Continue reading
Understanding the Change in a Pullet’s Body Before She Begins Laying Did you get new chicks this spring? If so, your new chicks are probably entering their teenage period or are... Continue reading
What to Expect When Your New Chicks Start Laying Eggs If you invested in some baby chicks this spring, it’s time to start watching your nesting boxes! Finding the first... Continue reading
How Do Chickens Regulate Their Temperature? Summer is approaching and pretty soon we will all be working hard to beat the heat. This includes our feathered... Continue reading
How to Introduce New Chickens to Your Flock If you decided to expand your flock this year, you may be wondering about the best way to introduce new... Continue reading
The Ins and Outs of Feeding Silkies Do Silkies need a specialized diet? That can be a complicated question and the answer often depends on your goals... Continue reading
When Can Baby Chicks Go Outside? You finally took the leap and added some new chicks to your flock or family. Now you may be wondering... Continue reading