Evidence-informed poultry management guidance covering flock health, nutrition, biosecurity, housing, seasonal care, vaccination, breeding, eggs, and responsible day-to-day management.
Sand can work well as chicken coop bedding, but only in the right setup. Learn which sand to use, how deep to spread it, how to clean it, dust and silica concerns, run drainage, winter use, grit myths, and when another bedding is better.
Sand for Chicken Coop Bedding: Pros, Cons & Safe Use Read More »
Found mold in your chicken coop? Start with the moisture problem, not a homemade spray. Learn how to clean small mold patches safely, handle moldy feed and bedding, prevent Aspergillus exposure, and keep the coop dry.
Mold in Chicken Coops: The Ultimate Guide to Prevention and Management Read More »
Flies around a chicken coop are more than annoying. A heavy fly population usually means there is wet manure, spilled feed,
How to Get Rid of Flies in a Chicken Coop: 7 Safe Methods Read More »
Organic chicken feed is not automatically healthier, safer, or more nutritious than conventional feed. In the United States, “organic” is mainly
Organic Chicken Feed: USDA Rules, Nutrition & How to Choose Read More »
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 »
