Winterization: Heat Lamp With Safety Switch & Heated Waterers Winterization: Heat Lamp With Safety Switch & Heated Waterers Chickens do far better in the cold than you might imagine, but there are still a few simple but important things you must do to prepare your chickens for the winter. Implementing a reliable source of heat for your chicke… Stromberg's Chicks & Game Birds 3 years ago
How Does a Chicken Incubator Work? How Does a Chicken Incubator Work? When a hen lays, cares for, and hatches her eggs, instinct tells her exactly what to do. From keeping the chicken eggs warm with her own body heat to adjusting them throughout the day so that they lay just right, a hen k… 3 years ago
How to Prevent Frostbite in Backyard Chickens How to Prevent Frostbite in Backyard Chickens Frostbite is a danger for anyone who spends a lot of time outside in the winter, which means your backyard chickens are no exception. Extremely cold weather, combined with wind chill, can lead to severe frostbite, especi… 3 years ago
Chicken Breed Glossary Chicken Breed Glossary Choosing a breed ofchicken doesn’t have to be a difficult project. Use this handy guide to select the bird with the traits that are right for you! CORNISH ROCK A hardy and heavy meat bird. Known to have an e… 3 years ago
The 4 Chicken Developmental Stages The 4 Chicken Developmental Stages Raising backyard chickens can be a beneficial and captivating hobby. Chickens can provide eggs and their manure stands as a potent source of organic fertilizer. These fascinating birds can also create hours of entertainm… 3 years ago
Tips for Building Your Own Chicken Coop Tips for Building Your Own Chicken Coop When you set off on your chicken-keeping journey, the first thing you need is a home for your incoming flock. Building a chicken coop is a crucial first step. Chicken coops come in endless sizes, styles, and functions. T… 3 years ago
How to Prevent Disease Spread in Backyard Flocks How to Prevent Disease Spread in Backyard Flocks Just like humans,chickens can fall sick with various illnesses and diseases. One sick chicken can infect the rest of the flock, causing a small cold to become a big issue in yourbackyard chicken coop.The good… 3 years ago
Shipping Live Birds Shipping Live Birds Due to these factors, Stromberg’s does not export birds, chicks, or eggs outside of the United States, and we are currently unable to ship these items to Hawaii. Shipments to Alaska may be available, based on ZIP code,… 3 years ago
Baby Chick Identification Options baby birds band bandettes bird identification birds chicken chicks jiffy wing bands numbered zip ties spiral bands toe punches Baby Chick Identification Options Spring is here and to many of us that meansBABY CHICKS! There can be one problem: how do you tell which is which? This article and video will help you solve this problem and make decisions when identifying and band… 3 years ago
