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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.

What Medicated Chick Feed Is All About

April 14, 2022 · Jeremy Chartier · Feed & Health

Learn how to control Coccidiosis in chickens with medicated chick feed, one solution to a longstanding problem called Coccidiosis.

Preventing Coccidiosis In Chickens

March 15, 2022 · 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.

Weird Things Found In Eggs

March 10, 2022 · Jeremy Chartier · Eggs & Meat

Weird things found in eggs are generally uncommon, but it does happen. Hens lay weird eggs sometimes, but most oddities are external.

What to Feed Chickens to Keep Them Healthy

February 2, 2022 · Jeremy Chartier · Feed & Health

Add to Favorites Quality nutrition is the bedrock of your bird’s health, longevity, and performance. Just like you and me, if a chicken is fed junk it will live a …

What to Feed Baby Chicks to Make Them Thrive

January 26, 2022 · Jeremy Chartier · Feed & Health

Knowing what to feed baby chicks is a critical first step to giving them a fighting chance. Precocial as they may be, chicks are still vulnerable to their environment, which is why we as good stewards must give them the tools to survive and thrive.

Using the Deep Litter Method in the Coop

January 3, 2022 · Jeremy Chartier · Coops

Using the deep litter method in your coop can make a difference. Let me show you why it will simplify your life and your coop chores.

Why Have My Chickens Stopped Laying Eggs?

December 30, 2021 · Jeremy Chartier · Eggs & Meat

Why have my chickens stopped laying eggs? Find out what could cause your chickens to stop laying eggs.

Raising Turkeys with Chickens – Is it a Good Idea?

December 14, 2021 · Jeremy Chartier · Poultry 101

Raising turkeys with chickens has been discouraged for years, but many homesteaders are returning to a mixed flock approach. Here are some serious bird health hazards to keep in mind.

Raising Meat on the Farm for the Holidays and Beyond

December 10, 2021 · Jeremy Chartier · Poultry 101

Raising poultry for meat is a cost-effective means of growing meat, and the turnaround time is quicker than other farm animals.

How To Get NPIP Certified

December 8, 2021 · Jeremy Chartier · Feed & Health

Add to Favorites Knowing how to get NPIP certified is key to taking your poultry hobby to the next level. Many of us sell eggs off the farm, and some …

Make the Most of Your Flock with Backyard Poultry!

Your best source for information on all things chicken, quail, turkey, guinea, duck, and beyond. Whether you raise a backyard flock for eggs, meat, show, or just for fun. Backyard Poultry is an essential guide for a diverse community of poultry lovers, accessible to those who live on a farm, in a suburban neighborhood, or are raising poultry in an urban environment. You will find research-based stories and actionable guidance, helping newbies and experts alike avoid costly and tragic mistakes.

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