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How to find a reputable chicken breeder

  • 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.

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What is a broody hen?

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

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Molting or Missing Feathers?

  • chicken behavior

  • poultry health issues

  • backyard chickens care

  • stress in poultry

  • chicken coop pests

  • nutritional deficiency in chickens

  • chicken feather regrowth

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When do I change the chicks food to layer?

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.

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Introducing New Blood in Poultry

Sometimes you need new blood to gain a specific gene or group of genes. In general breeding, new genes just jumble up what you have and you do not make progress on building a family or line.

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Culling

Culling is very different from harvesting. Both have their uses and should be used on a farm.

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Bedding!

The best bedding for chicken coops to lessen work and make keeping chickens for fun again!

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When to Start Over

Adding new genetics can be a tough decision. The amount of misinformation on the web is astounding! Birds can be bred for years without infusing new blood and done correctly, new genes are never necessary. Find out why and save yourself some money.

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Drug use in Poultry

Heritage red bourbon turkeys growing out, medicine free, on pasture. No drugs, no sicknesses.

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Pasty Butt in Chicks

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.

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