Archive for the ‘Chicken Chat’ Category

How to Switch to Chicken Layer Feed

Switch laying hens to a complete chicken layer feed when chickens start laying eggs around 18 weeks of age. Choose...

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Laying Hen FAQs: The Broody Hen, Soft-Shell Eggs and More

You’ve celebrated the arrival of your first farm fresh eggs and your hens are laying breakfast daily – or so you thought. Have...

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Free Range Backyard Chickens, the Responsible Way

Raising chickens for eggs is a great way to produce sustainable food for you and your family. It’s a great...

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Chicken Treats to Feed and Avoid

Healthy chicken treats can be fed in moderation along with a complete chicken feed. Be sure to follow the 90/10...

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Six Milestones of Chicken Growth

As you get started on the journey of raising backyard chickens, it’s fun to look forward to the milestones you...

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4-5 Week Old Chicks

Find out what you need to do and how to keep your chicks when they hit 4-5 weeks of age.

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Caring for Baby Chicks: What to Do Once They Arrive

Bringing home and caring for your baby chicks is an exciting milestone in raising backyard chickens. The three key essentials...

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Three Steps to a Peaceful Backyard Flock

Have you ever wondered what goes through a chicken’s mind? Wouldn’t it be helpful if they could say, “My feathers...

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6 Week Old Baby Chicks

Read what your chicks will need at 5-8 weeks of age.

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2-3 Week Old Chicks

How to keep baby chickens.

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