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Switch laying hens to a complete chicken layer feed when they start laying eggs around 18 weeks of age. Choose...

Raising chickens in winter can be a lot of fun. Some hens love wandering around the yard and their first...

Just as humans’ nutritional needs change from infancy to adulthood, backyard birds require different nutrients as they grow from baby...

Have you ever wondered what goes through a chicken’s mind? Wouldn’t it be helpful if they could say, “My feathers...

Tips on how to care for chickens in the winter: Raising chickens in winter can be a lot of fun....

Consistency is important for free-range chickens. Before opening the backyard chicken coop for the day, offer a complete chicken feed...

Whether you're new to maintaining a backyard flock or simply have a few questions about regularly collecting chicken eggs, these...

Shorter days and colder nights are just around the corner. No matter what type of poultry you're raising, the steps...

Summer is near and your spring chicks will be approaching puberty. Assuming they’ve enjoyed good food and care, the young...

At about four and a half months, you’re probably anxiously awaiting the “fruits of your labors”, fresh eggs! Now is...

As you reach the third month, your chicks are continuing to grow, maturing weekly and becoming quite independent. They become...

At week six, you made it through the brooding period! Between 6 and 8 weeks of age, your chicks will...