Chicken Bedding 101: Exploring Your Options Let’s talk about what lies beneath your chickens–literally! Did you know the secret to healthier, happier chickens might just be... Continue reading
Conventional vs Organic vs Non-GMO Chicken Feeds Choosing the right feed for our fluffy, feathered chickens and ducks can sometimes seem overwhelming. There are a lot of... Continue reading
What is Special About Kalmbach Poultry Feeds? There are few things more rewarding than watching a flock of healthy, fluffy chickens peck around your yard. This is... 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
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
What Are the Differences in Starter & Grower Phases in Chickens? There are three primary growth phases that most backyard chickens are going to go through – the starter phase, the... Continue reading
How To Build a Chicken Coop: Your Complete Guide Building a chicken coop is about as straightforward and complicated as any other carpentry project, with the added concern that... Continue reading
How to Choose Between Medicated & Non-Medicated Chick Feed You have committed! You’re going to become a first-time chicken keeper or expand your current flock. You set up your... 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