Tips for Predator-Proofing Your Chicken Coop: How to Keep Your Flock Safe
Few things are more upsetting for a poultry keeper than finding signs of a predator attack, whether it’s a missing bird, or claw marks on the coop.....
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Refrigerating Backyard Eggs: Should You Do It?
Do eggs belong in the refrigerator? When it comes to backyard eggs, the answer isn’t as straightforward as you might think. Let’s dive into the fa...
Do’s & Don’ts – Feeding Your Chickens
Feeding chickens is an essential part of keeping a healthy and happy flock. These clever birds are more than just egg producers—they're natural recy...
Feeding Your Flock: Tips for Balanced Poultry Nutrition
If you’ve just picked up a half dozen chicks at the farm store or are planning on dozens for an egg farm, knowing how to feed your flock balanced nu...
Eggs with Blood Spots – Safe to Eat?
No matter how many eggs you’ve cracked in your life, you have probably come across an egg containing a spot of blood at some time or another. What i...
How to Increase Egg Production in Laying Hens
Whether you have a few backyard chickens or a coop full of hens providing eggs for your friends and family, boosting egg production is a top priority ...
Do’s and Don’ts for Feeding Layer Hens
Whether you are a seasoned poultry keeper or embarking on a backyard chicken adventure for the first time, mastering the do’s and don’ts of layer ...
The Best Dog Breeds to Guard Your Flock
Whether you have a handful of backyard chickens or a farm-sized flock, keeping chickens is a rewarding passion. When it comes to keeping chickens, one...
What to Do with a Broody Hen
When Spring is in full swing, your hens’ egg production has picked up, their appetites are good, and the sun is shining, you may notice a few hens g...