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Winter can be a slow time for chickens. Some hens will take a permanent break from laying eggs, while a select few…
With turkey shortages on the rise this year, why not try a recipe with chicken instead? Northerners make stuffing, Southerners make dressing.…
All spring and summer long, our flock takes care of us. They give us tons of eggs on very little feed. If…
Understanding the Autumn Molt in Backyard Chickens With the coming of autumn, leaves aren’t the only things falling. You may have noticed…
The long, warm days of summer are coming to a swift end. Just as quickly, you may have noticed a sudden drop…
She’s beautiful. A classic. She has been a part of your flock for years and years. There is just one problem; she’s…
We’ve all heard of the old term: pecking order. The truth is, the pecking order is a very real thing in a…
In today’s culture, over sheltering and germophobia have become commonplace. Parents cringe at the thought of their child picking up a beetle,…
Have you ever cracked open a farm fresh egg, only to find a strange little brown blob on it? It is called…
Have you ever suddenly experienced a drop in egg production? While seasonal changes can often be to blame, sometimes the accuser can…
From Hoover's Hatchery
When it is time to go from learning to Keeping, Hoover's has a complete selection of backyard poultry, hatched with care and shipped to your door or to a partner store near you.