Heat lamps can brood baby chicks, but fire safety, correct mounting, chick-level temperature, and behavior matter more than wattage alone. Compare heat lamps with safer brooder-plate options and learn how to use supplemental heat correctly.
9 Heat Lamps and Brooder Plates for Baby Chicks: Safety & Reviews Read More »
A hen can get a little nick on a sharp wire, scrape her leg on a roost or a pecking sore
9 Wound Sprays for Chickens: Minor Cuts, Pecking Sores & Safety Read More »
Six hens can be a hobby, and forty hens can still be a hobby. What changes as a flock grows is the work, housing, feed bill, biosecurity, recordkeeping, and rules around selling eggs or birds.
Hobby Chicken Keeper vs. Small Farm: What Changes as Your Flock Grows? Read More »
If your hens spend part of the day in a run, a simple toy can give them something useful to do.
13 Best Chicken Toys for Backyard Flocks + Easy DIY Ideas Read More »
Collecting eggs seems simple until your hands are full and you still have to open the coop door or walk across
10 Best Egg Baskets for Collecting Fresh Chicken Eggs Read More »
