Everything we’ve learned from years of hatching chicks — and how to set yourself up for success.
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Whether you’re growing your flock or starting your first hatch, there’s something magical about watching life begin from a single egg. We've used both broody hens and incubators to hatch chickens and...
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?
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Let’s walk through what’s happening, what it means fo...
🥚 Quail eggs may be small, but their impact is powerful.
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From higher iron and B12 to rich flavor and fast-laying birds, these tiny eggs have earned their place on our homestead — and maybe yours, too.
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Here’s how quail eggs changed my family’s health — and why we now raise our own flock.
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...The Coop We Thought Would Work
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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?
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Well… not exactly.
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The Reality o...
The fluff is flying, and things are getting... dusty.
When your chicks start feathering out, their needs change quickly — and it can get messy in a hurry. This is a stage where first-time chicken keepers often have questions like:
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When do I lower the heat?
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Can I start giving them treats?
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Raising chicks is one of the most rewarding parts of backyard chicken keeping—but your success starts long before those fluffy little feet hit the ground. A well-prepared brooder gives your chicks the best chance at growing into a strong, healthy flock.
Whether you’re a first-time chick parent or j...