This year-round chicken care calendar should help you know what to expect when starting your own flock.
Read MoreWhy do Europeans keep their eggs unrefrigerated, and Americans don’t?
Read MoreRaising chicken eggs for hatching and incubating chicken eggs is something many of us do every year. Some of us set eggs for our own use at home and are not overly concerned about hatching rates.
Read MoreCoccidiosis 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.
Read MoreAdd 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 …
Read MoreAfter figuring out which chicken breeds will best suit your family or farm, you need to decide where to buy baby chicks.
Read MoreNPIP-certified hatcheries are essential to large-scale poultry farming and the backyard flock alike.
Read MoreAdd to Favorites Why would anyone ask, “Are chickens good pets?” Aren’t chickens kept for fresh eggs and meat? If you’ve never owned a small flock of backyard chickens, that …
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