Can we cover the chicken coops to keep them warm? In the Northern Hemisphere, where there are snowstorms, frozen water, and sub-zero temperatures, keepers often …
Why did my chicken stop laying eggs?
Are you walking out to the coop and finding empty nesting boxes lately? You aren’t alone! As the days get shorter, we get this question …
Silkie, Showgirl, Bowtie Genetics
Did you know that Silkies, Bowties, and True Showgirls are genetically the exact same breed? It all comes down to one single, fascinating gene: the …
Bedding Talk
This is one of our most frequently asked questions every time we post a photo of our breeding pens! Choosing the perfect bedding is one …
Growing fodder for chooks
What type of grain is good? You can use a variety of untreated, whole grains. We have had great success with barley, wheat, oats, and …
Hatching Egg Mythbusters
hatching eggs. Let’s separate the fact from the fiction in the poultry world. Myth 1: Posted eggs must “rest” to “heal.” FACT: No amount of …
Isolation & Supportive care
As the weather cools down, your flock’s immune systems face their biggest challenge. Cold, damp conditions are the perfect breeding ground for illness. When you …
Hen Prolapse
Hen Prolapse Happens, it doesn’t mean it’s the end. Hen Prolapse happens, it doesn’t mean it’s the end. *Keep the *feathered area dry* after washing …
The Crop; Sour Vs Impacted Crop
The Crop It’s a little pocket at the base of their neck where they store food before it moves down to the stomach. It is …
Syringe Feeding Chicken
When syringing e.g. worming or assisting an unwell chicken, be very careful. Chickens cannot close their glottis (airway), so if food or fluid enters the …