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 25 days 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 25 days 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 2 months ago
What to look for if your flock has Bird Flu What to look for if your flock has Bird Flu Firstly, Bird Flu has two forms. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza (LPAI). If your flock has HPAI, then you will likely have little to no warning that they are sick w… Drs. Brigid McCrea & Ruediger Hauck | Alabama Cooperative Extension Service & Auburn University Poultry Science Department 3 months ago
Why Ducks are a Valuable Addition to Egg-Laying Flocks on Large Farms and Homesteads Ducks Raising Ducks Why Ducks are a Valuable Addition to Egg-Laying Flocks on Large Farms and Homesteads With chicken shortages affecting availability across the U.S., now is the perfect time to consider adding ducks to your existing flock. Ducks are excellent egg layers that complement chickens well, offering consistent pr… Stromberg's Chicks & Game Birds 5 months ago
Quality Coops 101: Build a Henhouse That’s Safe, Smart & Cluck-Approved Coops Egg Collection Feeders & Waterers Predator Proofing Quality Coops 101: Build a Henhouse That’s Safe, Smart & Cluck-Approved Why a Quality Chicken Coop Makes All the DifferenceYour chickens aren’t just backyard companions—they’re egg-laying MVPs, garden tillers, and feathered comedians! And just like any VIP, they deserve a c… Stromberg's Chicks & Game Birds 5 months ago
The Guide to the Perfect Chicken Coop chicken coop coop The Guide to the Perfect Chicken Coop Chicken Coop Considerations: Build a Happy Home for Your Flock Spring is finally arriving, and if you’ve welcomed baby chicks into your life this season, congratulations—you’re officially a chicken pare… Stromberg's Chicks & Game Birds 5 months ago
Understanding When Chicks Can Go Outside Understanding When Chicks Can Go Outside Introducing your baby chicks to the outdoors is a significant step in raising chickens, marking their transition from the protection of their mother hen and the safety of the brooder to the wider world. Understanding whe… 6 months ago
Your Guide for Using Heat Lamps with Baby Chicks Your Guide for Using Heat Lamps with Baby Chicks Raising backyard chickens can be an exciting and rewarding journey—but did you know the baby chicks’ survival depends on creating the perfect warm and cozy environment? Heat lamps are your secret weapon, mimi… 7 months ago
