If you got chicks this spring, your first egg might be just around the corner.

But when exactly should you expect it—and how do you keep it from ending up under a bush or buried in the run?

Let’s break down what to watch for and how to help your young hens settle into good laying habits right ...

When summer hits, most chicken keepers focus on shade and water. But what your flock eats during hot weather can make a big difference too—especially when it comes to egg production.

If your hens have started laying less, or seem more sluggish than usual, they may be showing early signs of heat ...

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...