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The journey
Know what normal looks like, notice when something is off, and know what to do next.
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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…
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This week we’re going to talk about the benefits of tea tree and lavender essential oils for your chickens. We use both…
Most of us started this poultry adventure with a small starter coop, a long supply list, and big plans. Then chicken math…
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Most people want to save money and these days, let’s be honest, we are pinching our pennies. When it comes to owning…
It’s finally spring! We have been busy out in our yard and gardens. Do you like to garden? We have our go-to…
If you have recently visited your local feed store and seen baby chicks and baby ducklings available, the impulse to get a…
I am so excited to share this week’s blog with you all! I feel there are so many questions in the backyard…
Let’s be real, when we are out with our chickens, the best feeling in the world is when they want to be…
A broody hen is a chicken whose maternal instinct has kicked in, so she sits on eggs around the clock and leaves…
Chickens have minds of their own. Broodiness proves it. When a flock owner wants a broody to mother a new generation of…
Chickens are omnivores, which means that they eat both plants and animals. Well, mainly insects rather than animals. Although chickens have a…
Are you raising chickens and trying to grow a garden? Don’t get hung up on trying to keep your garden and chickens…
Feeding table scraps to your chickens feels good, is full circle, and eco-friendly! My husband and I used to live in the…
Chickens are omnivores, which means that they need to eat both plants and animals, usually in the form of insects. Eating both…
I love to see people’s reactions when they ask how I bathe my chickens. When I tell them that chickens love to…
Today’s an exciting day! I get to highlight one of the new snack products by Strong Animals Chicken Essentials! Wahoo! Before…
I set off on a little adult science fair project this past week. I decided that in honor of Thanksgiving week, I’d…
If you have chickens, there is no reason to toss leftover food or food scraps into the garbage. Not only can you…
Common questions
Know what normal looks like, notice when something is off, and know what to do next. It is one of the eight Flock Journey journeys: a guided path with deeper articles whenever you want them.
Keepers who want to spot problems early, or who are worried about a bird right now.
Pick the article that matches what your flock needs right now. Each one stands on its own, and the rest are a click away.
No. Start anywhere. The journeys all connect, so you can move between them as your flock changes.
The next journey is Growing Your Flock. You can also see all eight journeys on the Journeys page.
Start with the article that matches the symptom, such as panting, sneezing, limping or pasty butt. If a bird is declining or symptoms persist, call a poultry-experienced veterinarian.
