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Daily Care Feed, Explained

Broadcast Feeding

Broadcast feeding means scattering chicken feed on the ground instead of using a feeder. Feed only what your flock eats in about…

Health & Wellness

Rocks and Shells Are Good for Hen Health

If bread is the staple of human life, calcium is its backbone. Lacking calcium, the bones of every living creature, from people…

Health & Wellness

Edible Flowers for Chickens

Spring is a wonderful time to add fresh freebies to your flock’s diet! Here are some flowers that are safe for your…

Seasonal Planning

DIY Winter Feed Mix

A good DIY winter feed mix uses layer pellets or crumble as the base, then adds extras like whole or cracked corn,…

Seasonal Planning

What Thanksgiving Leftovers Are Safe To Feed My Chickens?

Do you know what the 10 most popular Thanksgiving dishes are? I had my suspicions and after a quick internet search, I…

Seasonal Planning

Feeding Your Chickens Pumpkins for a Fall Treat

Yes, chickens can safely eat pumpkin, both the flesh and the seeds, raw or cooked. Pumpkin is high in fiber and provides…

Health & Wellness

September Chicken Chat: Chicken Nutrition

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Health & Wellness

Chicken Month Chat! Topic: Nutrition

Mark your calendars for a Monday, September 26th, Chicken Month Chat on Nutrition (6:30 pm central/7:30 pm eastern).  We’ll share an invite…

Health & Wellness

VIDEO: What to Feed Quail for Meat and Egg Laying?

Best Quail Feed for Meat Production and Egg Laying

Health & Wellness

Let’s Talk Gardens… For Chickens!

Most people want to save money and these days, let’s be honest, we are pinching our pennies. When it comes to owning…

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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.