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Poultry Health

Hundreds of articles and videos, organized the way Keepers already browse them.

Daily Care

Adding Enrichments to the Coop

You’ve probably heard the phrase “busy as a bee”.  Not to knock how productive bees are, but have you seen how busy…

Advanced Topics

Chicken Combs

Why do chickens have combs? Despite being iconic to the look of a chicken, combs actually serve a very important purpose. Besides…

Daily Care

Chicken Coop Bedding: How to Choose the Best Option for Your Flock

Most of us started this poultry adventure with a small starter coop, a long supply list, and big plans. Then chicken math…

Growing Your Flock

Raising Turkey Poults (Entry 3)

We have officially reached the 1.5 month mark here on our little farm! Speaking of “little farm,” if you’ve ever had animals,…

Getting Started

Raising Turkey Poults (Entry 2)

Our sweet turkey poults are officially 1 month old! They have grown quickly, and are now living outside in our chicken tractor.…

Seasonal Planning

How to Identify a Dehydrated Chicken

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…

Health & Wellness

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

Best Quail Feed for Meat Production and Egg Laying

Advanced Topics

Egg Bound Hens…What to Do?

If you brought chicks home this spring, and if they haven’t started laying, they will soon! There’s nothing much better than collecting…

Daily Care

Should Chicken Keepers Be Arenophiles?

Some chicken keepers may be secret arenophiles!  They lug sand into the coop and use it for bedding. Is that a good…

Daily Care Handling and Socializing Your Flock

How to Reduce Stress in the Flock

Chickens don’t do well when they’re stressed, just like humans.  Stress in chickens can lead to a myriad of conditions ranging from…

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