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Most people think of spring as the ideal time to raise chicks, but chicks are available all year from Hoover’s Hatchery. There…
Frostbite in poultry is a real concern during the winter. Chickens, like people, are susceptible to frostbite. When the temperatures plummet and…
Animal husbandry or livestock for agriculture. Chick eating food in the tray and two chicks that are sleeping Under the light bulb…
Today’s an exciting day! I get to highlight one of the new snack products by Strong Animals Chicken Essentials! Wahoo! Before…
I realize my chickens have no idea if it’s Valentine’s Day or not, but what chicken doesn’t love a special treat now…
My grandfather used to swear everyone who had chickens, needed a rooster. He would say things like, “a rooster keeps all the…
Hoover’s Hatchery recently produced a Facebook Live event at Etzel’s Sugar Grove Farm showing how Carl and Gavin Rosier use modern smart…
It’s almost the middle of winter and here in southwest Minnesota, we still have no snow! Usually by now, we’re all singing…
Happy December, everyone! Like most folks around here, we got a good head start on our holiday decorating this year, and I…
I set off on a little adult science fair project this past week. I decided that in honor of Thanksgiving week, I’d…
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