Ducks do more than drink. They use water to flush their nares, wet-preen their feathers, maintain plumage structure, and protect eye and nostril health. Here is what the science says—and how to provide water without turning the pen into a swamp.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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.

I grew up believing good land management, nutrition and careful breeding should come before routine medication. Here’s why I don’t medicate or deworm my poultry on a schedule—and when treatment still has an important place.

Pasty butt in chicks is preventable and usually fixable if caught early. Learn what it is, what to do and some anatomy along the way.

Failure to Thrive or FTT is a generic term to describe chicks that won’t grow as well as their brooder mates