About the Author

Jeremy Chartier

At 12 years old, Jeremy Chartierbecame involved with his local 4-H group, later joined the local FFA chapter, and showed livestock until his college years. After graduating from the Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture at UConn, he joined University of Maine’s Poultry Service Provider training program. Today Jeremy sells started pullets to local backyard farmers, is still involved with 4-H as a poultry showmanship judge, and writes about his passion for farming.

Tips on Rooster Care; Keep Your Stud in Top Form

August 27, 2019 · Jeremy Chartier · Feed & Health

Rooster care is something many of us don’t think about often, but there are a few things we can do to keep our roosters in good shape. Even the best …

An Interesting Fact About Chickens: They Can Walk Like Dinosaurs

July 28, 2019 · Jeremy Chartier · Chickens 101,Kids' Corner

Research that makes people laugh, then think. That is the premise of the Ig Nobel awards that have been held annually at Harvard University for the last 25 years and …

Disqualifications in Show-Quality Chickens

July 19, 2019 · Jeremy Chartier · Poultry 101

Picking show-quality chickens, either to represent your breeder flock or from the sale cages at a show, can be challenging. As always, information is king, so be sure to read …

How to Avoid Chicken Feed Storage Mistakes

July 12, 2019 · Jeremy Chartier · Feed & Health

Chicken feed storage is not something that many of us put much thought into. We’re usually more concerned about coop design, predator control, and keeping our birds healthy. As important …

Preventing Coccidiosis In Chickens

July 8, 2019 · Jeremy Chartier · Feed & Health

Coccidiosis in chickens has been a legitimate problem for farmers since the dawn of commercial poultry farming, especially in chicks. Unfortunately, it’s also a common problem for backyard coops and …

The Best Rooster Breed for Your Flock

June 13, 2019 · Jeremy Chartier · Chickens 101

On the hunt for the best rooster breed for your flock? There’s plenty to choose from, but which breed will work best for you? Each breed has its own average …

Properly Storing Chicken Feed

June 1, 2019 · Jeremy Chartier · Flock Files

If stored incorrectly, your chicken feed can make your birds sick, make them stop laying, or in extreme instances, kill them. Livestock feed is a relatively stable product, but rodents, insects, fungi, moisture, and rancidity cause most feed loss on the farm.