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What To Look For in an Egg-Laying Chicken Breed

05/31/2021 | Beginning Poultry|Frequently Asked Questions|Keeping Birds

There are several reasons to raise your own chickens, but for many people, the eggs are the most important part. Setup costs and daily chores are worth it when the reward is beautiful, delectable, farm-fresh eggs. That’s why many chicken...

The Most Common Chick Diseases

05/27/2021 | Beginning Poultry|Frequently Asked Questions|Keeping Birds

Chicks, like all baby animals, face threats from various diseases and infections. The close quarters of a brooder make it easy for diseases to spread quickly through a group and hurt your young flock before they get the chance to...

What To Do With Hens That No Longer Lay Eggs

05/19/2021 | Frequently Asked Questions|Keeping Birds

Many people keep chickens for the nutritious, delicious, fresh eggs that they lay. Unfortunately, hens don’t lay eggs forever. As a hen grows older, she’ll lay fewer and fewer eggs until she eventually stops laying entirely. What happens when your...

The Best Types of Chicken Coop Fencing

05/03/2021 | Beginning Poultry|Frequently Asked Questions|Keeping Birds

Security is one of the most important parts of a chicken coop. The right fencing keeps out predators and ensures your chickens can eat, sleep, and explore their run in peace. There are several types of fencing or netting you...

Dos and Don’ts of Feeding Your Chickens

03/16/2021 | Frequently Asked Questions

Compared to many other farm animals, chickens are a breeze to keep. For the most part, a healthy diet, a clean coop, and plenty of enrichment are all you need to provide to keep your flock happy. That said, chicken...

3 Factors That Stress Chickens Out

01/21/2021 | Frequently Asked Questions|Keeping Birds

Like any animal, chickens can experience stress due to both physical and psychological factors. This stress can negatively affect more than your birds’ moods. Stress in chickens influences their health, laying abilities, and overall quality of life. You owe it...

The Most Productive Egg-Laying Chicken Breeds

07/09/2020 | Beginning Poultry|Frequently Asked Questions|Keeping Birds

There are many reasons to start raising chickens in your own backyard, but one of the most popular perks is the farm-fresh eggs. A coop full of happy, healthy birds can provide you and your family with delicious and nutritious...

Selecting a Poultry Breed

01/25/2020 | Beginning Poultry|Frequently Asked Questions|Keeping Birds|Purchasing Birds

Selecting a poultry breed doesn't have to be a hassle. Knowing a few key factors and what you're looking for means you can find the perfect poultry for your flock. The Basics A breed of chicken is a family of...

Shipping Live Birds

01/25/2020 | Beginning Poultry|Frequently Asked Questions|Purchasing Birds

Shipping live birds is a fairly complex process. The first concern is the safety and well-being of the birds. Secondly, various regulations set by states and national governments for the importation of poultry must be met. Finally, practical and regulatory...

Glossary of Poultry and Waterfowl Terms

01/17/2020 | Frequently Asked Questions

ABA: American Bantam Association – One of the national poultry organizations, standards bodies and Judge Licensing organizations for the United States. Their focus is strictly on the bantam breeds of Chickens and Ducks. APA: American Poultry Association – One of the national poultry organizations, standards bodies...