Winter Chicken Coop: 7 Tips for Winterizing Your Coop Winter Chicken Coop: 7 Tips for Winterizing Your Coop TL;DR: Keep your flock safe and warm this winter with these practical coop prep strategies. Learn how to insulate, protect, and prepare your birds for the cold: Add deep bedding for natural insulation Block drafts, but … Stromberg's Chicks & Game Birds 3 days ago
Raising Chickens 101: Common Mistakes to Avoid Raising Chickens 101: Common Mistakes to Avoid TL;DR: Beginner chicken raising is rewarding, but it's easy to make mistakes early on. Avoid these common mistakes to keep your flock safe, healthy, and productive. From coop space to feeding and biosecurity, here’… Stromberg's Chicks & Game Birds a day ago
The Truth About Chicken Egg Color: What It Really Means The Truth About Chicken Egg Color: What It Really Means TL;DR: Chicken egg colors are determined by genetics—not nutrition or quality. From white to brown to blue, each color has a simple explanation. Here's what you need to know: Genetics determine egg color by breed … Stromberg's Chicks & Game Birds a day ago
7 Symptoms of Bird Flu to Look Out for in Backyard Chickens 7 Symptoms of Bird Flu to Look Out for in Backyard Chickens TL;DR: The H5N1 bird flu outbreak is deadly and fast-spreading. Learn to spot early warning signs of avian influenza symptoms in chickens to protect your flock: Lethargy and loss of appetite Coughing, sneezing, or nasal… Stromberg's Chicks & Game Birds 4 days ago
How to Safely Store and Wash Fresh Eggs How to Safely Store and Wash Fresh Eggs TL;DR: Keeping fresh eggs safe starts with understanding how to store and clean them properly. Use these tips to preserve freshness and avoid contamination: Unwashed eggs can stay at room temp for up to 2 weeks Washed e… Stromberg's Chicks & Game Birds 6 days ago
How to Tell If a Chicken Is Egg Bound: Symptoms and Treatments How to Tell If a Chicken Is Egg Bound: Symptoms and Treatments TL;DR: Egg binding in chickens can be life-threatening if not caught early. Learn how to identify, prevent, and treat this serious condition: What is egg binding? An egg gets stuck in the hen’s reproductive tract … Stromberg's Chicks & Game Birds 8 days ago
Keeping Chickens Hydrated: A Guide for Large Farms and Homesteads Keeping Chickens Hydrated: A Guide for Large Farms and Homesteads Water may seem like a simple part of poultry care, but it plays a critical role in the health and productivity of your flock. One of the most common questions we hear is: "Why did my chickens stop laying eggs?" A surpris… Stromberg's Chicks & Game Birds 2 months ago
Batten Down the Coop: Fall Predator-Proofing Tips for Your Flock Batten Down the Coop: Fall Predator-Proofing Tips for Your Flock As the sun dips lower on the horizon and the crisp bite of autumn settles in, a quiet shift happens around the chicken yard. The days grow shorter, the nights colder—and out beyond the fence line, hungry eyes begin… Stromberg's Chicks & Game Birds 2 months ago
Introducing New Birds Introducing New Birds We often get asked how to introduce new chickens to a coop with older hens. It’s a common situation—maybe you're growing your flock or replacing birds you've lost. So let’s walk through how to safely in… Drs. Brigid McCrea & Ruediger Hauck | Alabama Cooperative Extension Service & Auburn University Poultry Science Department 4 months ago
