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.

A Smart Coop For Your Backyard

February 14, 2023 · Jeremy Chartier · Coops

There are “smart coop” devices and “no-so-smart” devices, much like there are smart chickens and not-so-smart chickens (you know the ones).

Raising Turkeys for Meat and Income

December 15, 2022 · Jeremy Chartier · Poultry 101

Raising meat turkeys is an adventure on many levels. Jeremy Chartier shares some of his experiences with raising meat turkeys so you can start off on the right foot.

How to Avoid Chicken Feed Storage Mistakes

December 14, 2022 · Jeremy Chartier · Feed & Health

Learn how to avoid moldy chicken feed. 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.

Mitigating Ammonia: Your Options in Poultry Litter Treatment

December 6, 2022 · Jeremy Chartier · Coops

Some of us keep our beloved birds in precarious situations. I don’t mean we necessarily put them in direct danger, but the very idea of us keeping backyard chickens in an otherwise urban environment can be a precarious peace-keeping mission.

Identifying and Treating Respiratory Infection in Chickens

November 18, 2022 · Jeremy Chartier · Feed & Health

Respiratory infection in chickens is a serious concern, but many new flock owners tend to jump to conclusions every time a chicken sneezes.

Butchering Turkeys: From Gobble to Table

November 2, 2022 · Jeremy Chartier · Poultry 101

Butchering turkeys on the homestead is a great adventure in farming, but there are a few things to know before jumping headlong into it.

How To Pasteurize Eggs At Home

October 24, 2022 · 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 Manage Roundworms in Chickens

September 30, 2022 · Jeremy Chartier · Feed & Health

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

How to Stop Chicken Pecking & Cannibalism

July 29, 2022 · Jeremy Chartier · Feed & Health

Chicken cannibalism is an unfortunate problem many first-time flock owners face. Inexperience, circumstances, and accidents can ignite a ruthless chain of destruction within your flock.

How to Help Your Chickens Maintain a Healthy Digestive System

July 22, 2022 · Jeremy Chartier · Feed & Health

Knowing some basic chicken digestive system facts can make us better stewards of our feathered friends. Chickens don’t eat or digest in the same way we do, and they require some different things to maintain a healthy digestive system.

About the Author

Jeremy Chartier

Articles by Jeremy Chartier