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Egg Production

Can Chickens Eat Eggshells

Chickens are known for their quirky eating habits and foraging for interesting snacks right in your backyard. If you’re new to raising…

What Vegetables Can Chickens Eat?

Chickens can safely eat leafy greens, broccoli, carrots, peas, bell peppers, pumpkin (flesh and seeds), cucumbers and zucchini. Offer them as treats…

Health & Wellness

Feeding Flaxseed to Chickens

We all want to ensure our backyard flocks are as healthy as possible. Many of us get into raising chickens primarily for…

Health & Wellness

The Scoop on Apple Cider Vinegar for Chickens

In the world of backyard chicken care, apple cider vinegar (ACV) has become the latest craze. Many owners tout its health benefits,…

Duck Nutrition

Guide: Water, Niacin, and Healthy Feed There is a saying that chickens are the “gateway drug,” of livestock. Many of us have…

Health & Wellness

DIY Chicken Feed

Most of us feed our grown flock of birds layer pellets. Layer pellets are a great food, containing most of what an…

Daily Care Feed, Explained

How to Store Chicken Feed

You don’t need a fancy barn or coop to keep your feed organized! For years I spent so much time walking from…

Daily Care Is a Backyard Flock Right for You?

All About Chicken Feed: How Much, What to Avoid & Best Practices

This week, we’re talking all about chicken feed. This is a common question for new backyard chicken owners. There are so many…

Egg Production

Creating Bold Yolks

How to Get Bold Golden Egg Yolks from Backyard Hens Celebrity chefs know there’s more to food than taste. They strive to…

Seasonal Planning

Pumpkin Treat

Packed full of nutrients and vitamins, fresh pumpkins are a super food for your flock! Why not entertain your chickens AND yourself…

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Ready for the birds?

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 local post office, or available at a partner store near you.