The comb, believe it or not, has more function than form when it comes to chickens. It’s more than a fancy top hat or proof of superiority. It’s actually a tool chickens use to cool off because they cannot sweat.
Read MoreWhat does a chicken coop need in case of emergency? Learn what you need to have on hand to be prepared for the unknown.
Read MoreConsider prebiotics and probiotics for chickens with your first flock to promote healthy microbiota.
Read MoreKnowing 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.
Read MoreShow chickens are hugely entertaining. Fun, as they may be, keeping and exhibiting show chicken breeds can be more involved than keeping run-of-the-mill egg layers.
Read MoreWhat causes double yolk eggs? As chicks start to lay eggs, odds are you may find a double yolk egg in your egg basket.
Read MoreChick season will soon be in full swing. If you are new to having backyard chickens and just starting out caring for baby chicks, you should be aware of a potentially life-threatening, but easily treatable condition that is fairly common, affecting mainly shipped day-old chicks.
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