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is tumultuous! Hatched in a Hoover’s Hatchery incubator, as soon as that baby girl chick’s fluff dries off, she’s gently placed into…
I think one of the most stressful parts of raising backyard chickens is the thought of one, or many, of them getting…
One of the most fascinating experiences of raising a backyard flock of hens can also be the most frustrating. Every once in…
When Your Hen Goes Broody: What It Means and What to Do One day she’s clucking around the yard, laying eggs like…
How to Introduce New Chicks to Older Hens Safely Every other year we’re faced with a tricky chicken management dilemma. How to…
How to Raise Meat Chickens from Chicks to Freezer There’s something deeply rewarding about raising your own food. When it comes to…
A Real Story: Bleu the Silkie A number of years ago, I hatched a small group of Silkies in an incubator. That…
No one knows exactly how many chicken breeds exist. There are hundreds, and possibly thousands. The Hoover’s Hatchery catalog alone lists at…
Getting Baby Chicks in the Mail: What to Expect First If you’re wondering what it’s really like to receive baby chicks shipped…
Pasty Bottom in Chicks: Causes, Fixes and Prevention It’s a rite of passage for new chicken owners—thinking you’ve got the cozy brooder…
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