Hey everyone! 👋 Mites are one of the most common and annoying pests that affect backyard chickens. If left untreated, they can cause feather loss, stress, anemia, and even death in severe cases. K...

Hey everyone! 👋 If you’re looking for an alternative to store-bought feed, making your own homemade chicken feed can be a great way to control ingredients, save money, and boost your flock&r...

Hey everyone! 👋 No one likes to see a sick hen, but quick action can make all the difference. Chickens are good at hiding illness, so if you notice signs of sickness, it’s important to act f...

Hey everyone! 👋 Many chicken keepers swear by Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) as a natural remedy for everything from boosting immunity to improving digestion—but does it really work? Let’s ...

Hey everyone! 👋 Bumblefoot is a common but serious foot infection in chickens, usually caused by a small cut or scrape that gets infected. If left untreated, it can cause pain, limping, and even s...

Hey everyone! 👋 Parasites like mites, lice, and worms can be a real challenge for chicken keepers, but if you prefer natural remedies over chemicals, there are plenty of effective options! 🐔🌿 🐛 C...

Hey everyone! 👋 We all know that hens lay the most eggs in their first 2-3 years, but some continue laying well into old age! Have you ever had a hen surprise you by laying for way longer than exp...

Hey everyone! 👋 Roosters can be fantastic flock protectors, but some can get a little too aggressive—toward hens, people, or even other animals. Managing an aggressive rooster takes patience...

Hey everyone! 👋 Broody hens can be a blessing or a challenge—depending on whether you want more chicks or just eggs! A broody hen will stop laying and sit on eggs (fertile or not), often ref...

Hey everyone! 👋 If you’re breeding chickens, fertility and hatch rates are key to producing strong, healthy chicks. Ensuring your hens and roosters are in peak condition can significantly im...

Hey everyone! 👋 Managing a large flock of chickens (20+ birds) requires a different approach than keeping just a handful. From feeding, housing, health checks, and egg collection, everything needs...

Hey everyone! 👋 If you’ve ever wondered how to breed for certain colors, patterns, egg types, or traits, then you’re diving into the world of chicken genetics! Whether you're breeding ...

Hey everyone! 👋 Successfully brooding chicks means keeping them warm, safe, and well-fed during their first few weeks of life. Whether you’re raising chicks from a hatchery, incubator, or a ...

Hey everyone! 👋 Nothing’s worse than collecting soft, thin, or brittle eggshells from your hens. A strong eggshell is a sign of good nutrition and overall health, and if your hens are laying...

Hey everyone! 👋 If you’re serious about maximizing egg production, choosing the right breed is key! Some hens lay 5-6 eggs per week, while others slow down in winter or after a few years. Wh...

Hey everyone! 👋 Finding eggs everywhere BUT the nesting boxes is a common challenge for new chicken keepers. If your hens are laying eggs in random spots like corners of the coop, under bushes, or...

Hey everyone! 👋 Bringing new hens into an established flock can be tricky—chickens have a strict pecking order, and if introductions aren’t done right, it can lead to bullying, injurie...

Hey everyone! 👋 One of the biggest challenges of raising chickens is keeping them safe from predators. Whether it’s hawks, raccoons, foxes, coyotes, snakes, or even neighborhood dogs, our fl...

Hey everyone! 👋 Choosing the right bedding for your chicken coop is key to keeping your flock healthy and your coop clean! Different bedding materials offer different benefits, from odor control t...

Hey everyone! 👋 One of the biggest decisions chicken keepers make is whether to free-range or keep their flock in a run. Both have their benefits and risks, so let’s break it down to help yo...