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What your flock needs as the weather turns, so you are never caught off guard.
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Yes, chickens can safely eat pumpkin, both the flesh and the seeds, raw or cooked. Pumpkin is high in fiber and provides…
Well, well, well, look who has showed up! FALL! Which means for us flock tenders we have to start the preparation for…
Don’t you just love having lots of pumpkins around in the fall. They are a great way to decorate an indoor or…
I live in Minnesota, where we get to enjoy all four seasons, and there is something so cozy about fall. The days…
The day is finally here. We’ve been working towards this day from the time he started preschool. Our oldest is off to…
A molting chicken loses feathers gradually, often starting at the head and wings, with new pin feathers coming in and no bleeding…
A dehydrated chicken pants, holds its wings away from its body and slows down, and also shows lethargy, weight loss, a pale…
One of the things we love most about summertime is all the outdoor entertaining we get to do. We live on an…
The Fourth of July is always a huge celebration in our family. We’ve had many family members that are active or have…
Farms, chickens and flies. They all go hand in hand. Unfortunately, you can’t have animals (even chickens) around without having flies around. …
We are cruising through the last week of school around here and we’re getting the itch to do all the things outside!…
In the summer of 1896, a heat wave gripped New York City at a time when people lived crammed together in tenements.…
As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, we get anxious to start gardening. When to plant our seedlings is…
Easter is hands down, one of my favorite holidays. I love this time of year. Everything is fresh and new and has…
Easter has a way of sneaking up on us, and before you know it, the stores are stocked with cartons of plain…
I have a fun idea for you! It’s Springtime and my girls are picking up steam in the egg department. We have…
is such a treat – it’s not hard and it’s a really fun thing to try with your kids. With a bit…
Let’s get ready to garden! Are you excited to grow your own vegetables this year? Growing a garden is a budget friendly…
Check out this Easter coloring activity! Take a picture of your coloring page and tag @hoovershatchery, we may share your picture on…
In 1874, Benjamin Franklin wrote a letter as a joke to suggest that adjusting waking hours during the summer would conserve candles. …
Do you need a fun, EASY and healthy breakfast for your family on St. Patrick’s Day? Look no further! I’ve got the…
Part of the way I keep warm in the winter is to dream about gardening. There’s not a lot of gardening we…
It’s February! This is going to annoy some of you I’m sure, but I love the month of February. I’m not sure…
Common questions
What your flock needs as the weather turns, so you are never caught off guard. It is one of the eight Flock Journey journeys: a guided path with deeper articles whenever you want them.
Keepers who want to get the flock ready for heat, cold and other seasonal changes.
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 Health & Wellness. You can also see all eight journeys on the Journeys page.
