Articles
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The Power of Protein: Why Protein Matters for Laying Hens
When people think about protein, they often think about chicks first. But protein is just as important for laying hens. Once hens reach the laying stage, their nutritional needs change. Protein become...
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A Simple Look at How a Chicken Digests Its Feed
People often ask the classic question: “Which came first — the chicken or the egg?” But for new backyard chicken keepers, there’s another good one: “How does a chicken manage to eat without ...
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Why Egg Production Drops in Winter—and What You Can Do About It
As the days get shorter and your flock finishes molting, you might notice fewer eggs in the nest boxes. Wondering if that’s normal? Absolutely—it’s a natural part of the seasonal cycle. Chickens...
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Éclairage d’hiver dans le poulailler : comment garder vos poules productives
Quand l’hiver s’installe et que les journées raccourcissent, il est normal de voir une baisse dans la ponte des œufs. Le froid y est pour quelque chose, mais c’est surtout le manque de lumièr...
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Winter Lighting Tips for Your Chicken Coop
As the days get shorter and colder, you might notice your hens laying fewer eggs. While freezing temperatures play a role, the real culprit is the lack of daylight. Chickens need about 15 hours of lig...
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Amino Acids: Helping Your Flock Through Molt
You may have seen the words amino acids on labels of human dietary supplements that claim to build healthy muscle, lower blood sugar, or improve skin condition. What are amino acids, and why...
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Vacation Time – Keeping Chickens Safe & Healthy When Away
Caring for chickens and enjoying their beauty and eggs are part of a healthy lifestyle yet it comes with everyday responsibility. Occasionally, a flock owner needs a vacation or weekend getaway. Ensur...
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Feeding Chicks: Making the Transition to the Coop
Congratulations, your chicks have made it to the transition stage! A few weeks have passed since you brought those little balls of fluff home, and it’s time to formulate a plan on housing, because y...
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What to Know Before Building Your Own Chicken Coop (A Friendly Guide for First Time Flock Owners)
Thinking about building your first chicken coop? Exciting! Bringing home a flock is fun and rewarding—but giving them the right home makes all the difference. Before you pick up the hammer and nails...
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Getting the most Eggs from Your Hens This Winter
Winter is in full swing, and while we’re counting down the weeks until spring warmth returns, your hens are working hard in the cold. Shorter days and chilly temperatures can make egg production a c...
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The Right Nutrition at the Right Time for Layers
Timing is everything when it comes to feeding your laying hens. Ensuring they have the correct nutrition at just the right time is an important part of having a happy and healthy flock. Hatch to appro...
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Pasting in Chicks: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment
Baby chicks experience a lot of stress before they arrive at their new home. From hatching to transportation and adjusting to a new environment, these early challenges can significantly impact their h...
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When Pullets Start to Lay Eggs
We are now well into the summer and our spring chicks have or will be approaching puberty. Assuming they’ve enjoyed good food and care, the young hens, called pullets, begin laying sometime between ...
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The Molting Process
Shorter days and cooler temperatures… For people, it’s a sign that fall has arrived. To chickens, it’s a sign that it is time to renew their feathers. Losing feathers and re-growing them is call...
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Making the Switch: Chick Feed to Layer Ration
It is always a big event when your chickens start to lay! You and your birds put so much hard work and dedication into that moment, and the feed you give your birds is an important part of that first ...