Brahma chicks are typically easy to sex around 4-6 weeks old. Males tend to develop their comb rapidly and have noticeably larger bodies compared to …
Price of Fertile eggs and Birds
To hold an egg in our hands, At Pip & Grow, biosecurity is one of our highest priorities. Many poultry diseases are spread by “silent …
Broody hen – What to do & why
A broody hen is a hen that exhibits behavior characterized by a strong desire to sit on and hatch eggs. When a hen becomes broody, …
Looking for “Show Quality”?
Are our birds “Show Quality”? Short Version:No, our birds are not considered show quality. Long version :While many of our birds are hatched from fertile …
Unwell Chicken – What to do?
Isolate Separate the unwell chicken from the rest of the flock. If the chicken is injured, isolation will create a calm environment for recovery, protecting …
How we use Flubenol Wormer
At Pip & Grow, we rely on Elanco Flubenol to effectively worm our birds every three months. This treatment is highly efficient against a variety …
Worming FAQ
It’s common for chickens to be exposed to internal parasites at some point in their lives, particularly if they have access to outdoor areas where …
Reasons why fertile eggs cannot be Guaranteed
We’ve been providing fertile eggs across Australia, typically dispatching around 450-500 parcels per season from August to February annually. We’re proud to recognize returning customers …
Chicken Coop Part 3. Roost, Nest Boxes, Dust Bath & Accessories
We’ve discussed the primary components of chicken coop setup in Part 1 and Part 2. In this post, we’ll explore additional features like roost bars, …
Chicken Coop Part 2. Coop Location & Bedding
In Part 1, we covered the primary considerations before purchasing a chicken coop, including setup style, material, predator-proofing, and fencing. Now, let’s delve into the …