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.

Shipped egg hatch rates depend on more than shipping alone. Learn how breeder nutrition, egg age, packaging, incubator quality, and incubation skills all affect hatch success.

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

The Bryant’s Roost feed trial has become one the of the most talked about experiemnts in the quail world in the last few years. It is objective and helpful to so many people. 2025 added yet another feed to the list to read about.

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 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.