The Benefits of Fall Hatching: Why Autumn May Be the Best Season to Incubate
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.
Compare Bobwhite Quail to Coturnix Quail to Button Quail
A quick guide to comparing the 3 most popular quail and to help guide you on your decision making process.
Quail Barn Summer Reset
How to be a quail breeder! Clean, clean and clean some more. When it is too hot to ship, we use our time wisely to replenish our own stock and to clean cages.
Good animal husbandry is the foundation of a successful farm.
What does Self Sustainability look like for you?
Self sufficiency looks different for everyone. Today I share what it looks like to me. I am reminded of the saying, Give someone a fish, fee them today. Teach someone to fish, feed them everyday.
How to sex a turkey poult
How to sex a turkey poult at what age and the characteristics to look for with a video!
Why didn’t my Eggs Hatch?
learning how to incubate eggs has its trials and errors. Here is go thru some scenarios to help you learn why the eggs may not hatch.
Why did my chicken stop laying eggs?
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.
HomeGrown Meat
Anyone can grow one thing to supplement their diet. Homegrown meat is the endgame! Find out how anyone can grow one thing to start the journey!
Assisting the Hatch: What’s Really Going On Inside the Egg
Assisting a hatch is one of the most debated topics in poultry. Here’s a practical, science-backed look at when to step in—and when letting nature take its course leads to stronger birds.
Egg Selection for Shipping: Breeder’s Responsibility and Customer’s Responsibility
How to shop for a breeder and realistic expectations.
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.
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.
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
When is the best time to hatch?
When will my chickens lay? When should I hatch eggs? Planning is key to the long term success of your flock.
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.
When can my chicks go outside?
Ready for the birds to go outside? Find out when I suggest you move them from space to space.
Hatching Egg Selection
All eggs are not created the same, be picky on hatching eggs and eat the rest!
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.