Treats can be enjoyable enrichment for chickens and quail, but too many can replace the balanced nutrition in their complete feed. Learn why confined birds need fewer treats—and how excess weight can affect laying and overall health.

Choosing a poultry breeder is about more than price or pretty photos. Learn the 10 questions every buyer should ask before purchasing hatching eggs, chicks, or breeding stock so you can find a breeder who values healthy birds, honest communication, and long-term customer support.

Waiting for your pullets to lay their first eggs can test your patience. In this guide, you'll learn when most pullets begin laying, the signs they're getting close, and the factors that influence egg production so you know what to expect and when to simply let nature take its course.

Can you reuse egg cartons or EggFoam to ship hatching eggs? This guide breaks down the biosecurity risks of porous materials, cross-flock contamination, and how packaging choices impact hatch rates, chick health, and breeder reputation.

What to do with a broody hen?

Can you split Marek’s vaccine to make more doses? No—and doing so can leave your chicks unprotected. Learn why this live virus vaccine must be handled precisely and what happens when dosing goes wrong.

Do missing wattles mean a rooster is missing testicles?
No. Wattles are secondary sexual characteristics influenced by testosterone. While testosterone is produced by the testes, the presence or absence of wattles does not indicate whether a rooster has testicles. Wattles can be affected by genetics, injury, frostbite, and thermoregulation.

What is the difference in medicated vs non medicated feed? Which one should I use?

Fall hatching isn’t traditional but it is a useful tool to get a jump start on next year’s plans. Consider the benefits of fall chicks and how it may serve you better when spring is already so busy.

Chicken keeping has 4 seasons. Winter is for hibernation. Spring is for egg harvesting and breeding. Summer is for slowing down and enjoying the weather and trying to stay cool. Late summer/early fall is for getting ready for winter.

Work with the birds,not against them.

• Learn how to find a trustworthy chicken breeder, what questions to ask, and what red flags to avoid before you buy your next bird.

• Discover where and how to find reputable chicken breeders for healthy, high-quality birds. Tips for beginners included!

• Avoid common poultry buyer mistakes—this guide shows you how to evaluate and choose the right chicken breeder near you.

Broody hens are magical, bossy, and a typical part of summer on a farm. Find out the basics of keeping broodies.

Best. chicken perches you can do yourself

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• backyard chickens care

• stress in poultry

• chicken coop pests

• nutritional deficiency in chickens

• chicken feather regrowth

Learn how to transition your chickens' feed from starter to grower to layer for optimal health and egg production. Discover the right nutrition at every stage, from chick growth to egg laying, and ensure your flock thrives with the perfect feed at each stage of development.

Ready for the birds to go outside? Find out when I suggest you move them from space to space.