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Egg Production

Keeping Chickens Productive in Summer’s Heat

In the summer of 1896, a heat wave gripped New York City at a time when people lived crammed together in tenements.…

Seasonal Planning

How to Know When Seedlings Are Ready to Go Into the Ground

As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, we get anxious to start gardening. When to plant our seedlings is…

Getting Started

Gifting Baby Chicks for Easter

Easter is hands down, one of my favorite holidays. I love this time of year. Everything is fresh and new and has…

Seasonal Planning

How to Dye Fresh Eggs for Easter Straight from Your Coop

Easter has a way of sneaking up on us, and before you know it, the stores are stocked with cartons of plain…

Seasonal Planning

Decorating Egg Cartons for Easter

I have a fun idea for you! It’s Springtime and my girls are picking up steam in the egg department. We have…

Seasonal Planning

Dying Eggs Naturally

is such a treat – it’s not hard and it’s a really fun thing to try with your kids. With a bit…

Seasonal Planning

Garden Prep Before Planting

Let’s get ready to garden! Are you excited to grow your own vegetables this year? Growing a garden is a budget friendly…

Seasonal Planning

Easter Coloring Activity

Check out this Easter coloring activity! Take a picture of your coloring page and tag @hoovershatchery, we may share your picture on…

Egg Production

What Daylight Savings Time Does for Your Flock

In 1874, Benjamin Franklin wrote a letter as a joke to suggest that adjusting waking hours during the summer would conserve candles. …

Seasonal Planning

How to Make St. Patrick’s Day “4 Leaf Clover” Eggs

Do you need a fun, EASY and healthy breakfast for your family on St. Patrick’s Day? Look no further! I’ve got the…

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