One day earlier this year, in the spring, I decided to stop by the local tractor supply to look at the baby chicks that they had for sale. I had already purchased some chicks for the year, but I never tire of watching the little ones running around in their brooders. There were two birds … Read more
The best way to ensure your chickens’ health is to keep things clean. Water needs to be fresh. Feed bins need to be closed to rodents and other pests. Nesting boxes, brooders, and coops need to be regularly hoed out and checked for infestation. But sometimes, Mother Nature winds up and throws a fastball of … Read more
Have you ever tried to pick out chickens from what was available at the farm store at the time? You just happened to be there, and the breeds available were unfamiliar to you, so you just didn’t know what to choose. Well, that’s what this article is about. It is not an exhaustive study of … Read more