How to Switch to a Chicken Layer Feed Switch laying hens to a complete chicken layer feed when they start laying eggs around 18 weeks of age. Choose... Read More
Tips for Raising Chickens in Winter Raising chickens in winter can be a lot of fun. Some hens love wandering around the yard and their first... Read More
Mapping Your Chicken Feed Program Just as humans’ nutritional needs change from infancy to adulthood, backyard birds require different nutrients as they grow from baby... Read More
Three Steps to a Peaceful Backyard Flock Have you ever wondered what goes through a chicken’s mind? Wouldn’t it be helpful if they could say, “My feathers... Read More
Tips for Raising Chickens in Winter Tips on how to care for chickens in the winter: Raising chickens in winter can be a lot of fun.... Read More
Raising Free-Range Chickens Consistency is important for free-range chickens. Before opening the backyard chicken coop for the day, offer a complete chicken feed... Read More
Tips for Collecting Chicken Eggs Whether you're new to maintaining a backyard flock or simply have a few questions about regularly collecting chicken eggs, these... Read More
Preparing Your Flock for Winter Shorter days and colder nights are just around the corner. No matter what type of poultry you're raising, the steps... Read More
When Will My Pullet Start to Lay Eggs? Summer is near and your spring chicks will be approaching puberty. Assuming they’ve enjoyed good food and care, the young... Read More
Feeding Chickens For Optimum Egg Production At about four and a half months, you’re probably anxiously awaiting the “fruits of your labors”, fresh eggs! Now is... Read More
Feeding Chickens Nearing Maturity As you reach the third month, your chicks are continuing to grow, maturing weekly and becoming quite independent. They become... Read More
Chicks: Beyond The Brooder At week six, you made it through the brooding period! Between 6 and 8 weeks of age, your chicks will... Read More