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 ...

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...

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...

If you’ve tried ordering chicks this spring and hit a wall, you’re not alone.

Hatcheries are overwhelmed. Egg prices are climbing. And chicken keepers everywhere are asking the same question:

What’s going on with sourcing chicks this year?

Let’s walk through what’s happening, what it means fo...

The Coop We Thought Would Work

When we first started raising chickens, we did what most people do —
we built a stationary coop with a run.
It seemed like the logical choice:
A cute little shelter, a fenced-in area, plenty of feed and water. Simple, right?

Well… not exactly.

The Reality o...