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You’ve probably heard the phrase “busy as a bee”. Not to knock how productive bees are, but have you seen how busy…
Why do chickens have combs? Despite being iconic to the look of a chicken, combs actually serve a very important purpose. Besides…
Most of us started this poultry adventure with a small starter coop, a long supply list, and big plans. Then chicken math…
We have officially reached the 1.5 month mark here on our little farm! Speaking of “little farm,” if you’ve ever had animals,…
Our sweet turkey poults are officially 1 month old! They have grown quickly, and are now living outside in our chicken tractor.…
We are in a heat wave here…along with most of the country. It’s mid July and there’s no break in sight. As…
Best Quail Feed for Meat Production and Egg Laying
If you brought chicks home this spring, and if they haven’t started laying, they will soon! There’s nothing much better than collecting…
Some chicken keepers may be secret arenophiles! They lug sand into the coop and use it for bedding. Is that a good…
Chickens don’t do well when they’re stressed, just like humans. Stress in chickens can lead to a myriad of conditions ranging from…
From Hoover's Hatchery
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