Kids’ Corner

How to Care for Ducklings
January 18, 2022 · · Ducks, Kids' Corner, Poultry 101

Learning how to care for ducklings isn’t the same as caring for chicks. Read on to discover the differences in these fun water fowl.

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Buying Baby Chicks: Top 4 Questions to Ask

Pair excitement with education when buying baby chicks for starting a new flock of backyard chickens.

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Hen and Rooster Crochet Pattern for Ornaments

Learn to make homemade ornaments by using a hen and rooster crochet pattern.

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Showing Poultry 101
November 6, 2021 · · Kids' Corner, Poultry 101

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.

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The Phantom Chicken of London!
October 27, 2021 · · Chickens 101, Kids' Corner

What has feathers, a British accent and goes cluck in the night?

When we booked a trip to England this past summer, I wasn’t thinking, “Hey, let’s check out some ghost poultry while we’re gallivanting in jolly ol’!”

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Beginner’s Equipment Guide to Raising Chickens for Eggs
October 18, 2021 · · Chickens 101, Kids' Corner

Add to Favorites What is the best bedding for chickens won’t be the only question you have as you set up your first brooder. As you await the arrival of …

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Grooming and Bathing Chickens for a Poultry Show

Bathing poultry before a show is very common in the world of 4-H and chicken breeding. It’s all about keeping Fluffy clean and, well, fluffy.

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