Choosing the Right Chicken Feed Just Got Easier

Walking into the feed store shouldn’t feel like taking a pop quiz—but for many chicken keepers, it does. Starter feed, grower feed, layer feed, medicated vs. non-medicated, soy-free, crumbles, whole grain…

We’ve been there. And we’re making it ...

Growing herbs isn’t just for flavor—it’s for flock health, too.

If you’re planting basil and parsley for the kitchen this season, don’t forget your coop. Herbs aren’t just tasty—they’re powerful tools for pest control, respiratory health, immune support, and even laying performance in both chick...

Last week, the kids and I placed another round of Coturnix quail eggs into the incubator—this time, feather-sexable and Celadon varieties. It’s not our first go-around with quail, but every batch teaches us something new.

So why quail again?

Let’s just say… we’re hooked.

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So, You’ve Raised Your Spring Chicks — Now What?

You raised the fluff balls, you cleaned the brooder, and now… you’ve got a flock of beautiful pullets and cockerels ready for the next step.

But how do you actually introduce them to the rest of your flock — without chaos?

Whether you’ve done th...

How To Keep Chickens Cool In Hot Weather

A practical guide to preventing heat stress, improving flock health, and creating a low-maintenance summer setup

🔥 Why Heat Is Harder On Chickens Than You Think

It surprises a lot of new chicken keepers — but heat is far more dangerous to ch...

How to support her (or stop her!) — plus what we’re doing with our hen Georgia this spring

When one of your hens suddenly stops laying, fluffs up like a balloon, and refuses to leave the nesting box… she might be going broody.

And while it can be a beautiful way to raise new chicks, it’s not al...