About the Author

Jeremy Chartier

At 12 years old, Jeremy Chartier became 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 the 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.

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Articles by Jeremy Chartier

Eliminating Flies in the Chicken Coop

September 15, 2020 · Jeremy Chartier · Coops

Flies in the chicken coop are a common nuisance, but sometimes conditions allow the populous to get out of hand. Nobody wants to batt flies from his or her face when feeding their chickens, and no chicken wants to be inundated in biting flies or be the victim of flystrike.

Hidden Health Problems: Chicken Lice and Mites

September 12, 2020 · Jeremy Chartier · Feed & Health

It’s inevitable. Someday, no matter how careful you are or how clean you keep things, you’re going to find chicken lice, mites, or both on your birds and in your coop.

How To Pasteurize Eggs At Home

September 7, 2020 · Jeremy Chartier · Eggs & Meat

If you’ve ever wondered how to pasteurize eggs at home, look no further! And, there’s a kitchen tool that’ll make is super simple.

How to Breed Chickens for Show and Fun

September 1, 2020 · Jeremy Chartier · Chickens 101

How do you breed chickens? Chickens will do that all on their own, but for those of us who want a little creative control over the process, there are more technicalities to consider.

Preventing Coccidiosis In Chickens

August 30, 2020 · 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 homesteaders alike.

Picking Show Chicken Breeds For Beginners

August 25, 2020 · Jeremy Chartier · Chickens 101, Kids' Corner

Picking show chicken breeds for your first foray into the world of fancy poultry can be as daunting as trying to understand genetics. But with a few simple pointers, you can be on your way to success.

How to Pick the Best Chicken Feeders and Waterers

August 6, 2020 · Jeremy Chartier · Feed & Health

Feeding backyard chickens should hypothetically be a simple thing to do. You know what can chickens eat, but when the chicken feeders and waterers we buy fail to live up to expectations, it complicates things.

Biosecurity: Keeping Your Flock Healthy

August 5, 2020 · Jeremy Chartier · Feed & Health

Biosecurity may sound like a hollow corporate catchphrase, but it’s a critical part of modern farming. Read on to learn how to keep your flock healthy and ward off disease.

How to Manage Roundworms in Chickens

July 24, 2020 · Jeremy Chartier · Feed & Health

Roundworms in chickens are an inevitable pestilence with free-range poultry, but we can manage their effect on our flocks.

The Best Rooster Breed for Your Flock

July 16, 2020 · 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?