Cold weather can freeze and crack fresh eggs before you collect them. Learn how often to check nest boxes, what to do with frozen eggs, how to handle cracked shells safely, and how to manage winter nests, water, lighting, and storage.
Collecting Eggs in Winter: How to Prevent Frozen and Cracked Eggs Read More »
Finding bugs in a bag of chicken feed is not the same thing as buying a feed that intentionally contains insect
Bugs in Chicken Feed: Safe Insects vs. Infested Feed Read More »
Feather loss is one of those chicken problems that can look much worse than it really is. A hen in a
Chicken Feather Loss: Molting, Mites, Pecking & What to Do Read More »
A Shamo is hard to mistake for an ordinary backyard chicken. The bird stands almost upright, with long powerful legs, a
Shamo Chicken: Size, Eggs, Temperament, Varieties & Care Read More »
Fresh water is one of the most important parts of raising healthy chicks. Learn how to choose and place a chick waterer, keep it clean, prevent wet litter, handle electrolytes safely, and spot chicks that may not be drinking enough.
Providing Fresh Water for Your Growing Chicks Read More »
