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...

Everything we’ve learned from years of hatching chicks — and how to set yourself up for success.

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...

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:

• When do I lower the heat?

• Can I start giving them treats?

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