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
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 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
How to Determine Female vs. Male Chicks Most backyard chicken keepers are interested in establishing layer flocks. For that reason, female chicks are in much higher demand... Continue reading
How to Feed Your Baby Chicks Peep, peep. Spring always brings a much-needed feeling of renewal and growth. Whether you are starting a new flock or... Continue reading
How To Winterize a Chicken Coop Welcome winter! I am one of the rare folks that welcome the beginning of every season, including winter. Poultry owners... Continue reading
3 Frequently Asked Questions & Answers About Backyard Chickens A curious mind is such a blessing! If you are anything like me, you probably spend most of the time... Continue reading