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The Chicken and the Egg: Which Breed to Buy, and Why

2020-09-08T11:26:21-07:00

If you’ve started the process of procuring poultry and choosing chickens, you’ve probably found yourself in need of some background on breeds. After all, there are LOTS of different kinds of chickens out there, and not all of them are created equal! The type of bird that best suits your needs will be determined by considering the following factors:  Your local temperature,  The size of the space available for your chickens to use & the temperament you want your chickens to have,  The amount of time you have and the age you want to start with, Your unique preferences when

The Chicken and the Egg: Which Breed to Buy, and Why2020-09-08T11:26:21-07:00

Biosecurity – An Everyday Good Habit

2020-09-08T12:15:23-07:00

It is always important to practice proper infection control measures to limit the spread of disease-causing infectious agents, such as viruses. You have probably been made aware of several of these measures by public health officials recently due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. While the recommended protective measures for COVID-19 fill the news, several of the practices are always good habits to use.  They are “biosecurity” practices that stop the spread of many diseases.  Well, guess what, our animals also can share diseases with each other, and their health improves when we use some

Biosecurity – An Everyday Good Habit2020-09-08T12:15:23-07:00

Chicken Body Language 101: Is Your Chicken Stressed?

2020-09-08T11:16:29-07:00

Like us, your chickens can have bad days too. They can get angry, stressed, and even unhappy.  It can be difficult to figure out your chicken’s mood since they cannot communicate with the same language that we use. However, chickens display several signs that can help you figure out what is going on with them. We also have a few tips to help you understand your chicken better and what you can do to help your chicken.    Is Your Chicken Stressed or Unhappy? Knowing the common signs for stress and unhappiness in your chickens and the main causes of

Chicken Body Language 101: Is Your Chicken Stressed?2020-09-08T11:16:29-07:00
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