When the humidity rises, it’s important to keep chickens cool so they don’t become dehydrated or overheated. Chickens are hardy animals and can tolerate extreme weather in many situations. And some breeds are more heat tolerant than others. But in general, it’s simply polite to keep your chickens cool during the hot summer weather to …
Chickens are generally considered homebodies. They know where they were raised, where the food is, and enjoy staying where they know they’ll be safe. But sometimes we need to find ways to contain our beloved birds. Whether that means keeping them in our yard, or out of the garden, there’s usually a need to direct …
Whether they arrived in the mail or came straight from your incubator, it’s important to prepare a brooder for your chicks ahead of time. Baby chicks need to be kept warm for approximately 11 weeks until they are fully feathered. And once they’re ready to leave the incubator, a warm brooder will make them feel …
When you’re new to chickens, life’s a whole lot easier starting with a chicken breed that’s perfect for your needs. But there isn’t one true breed that is the best chicken breed for beginners. With that being said, depending on your purpose for owning chickens, we’ve got a few recommendations for what we’ve found to …
Learning how to incubate baby chicks isn’t difficult. It’s the precision behind the process that’s most important. While we’d love to stock an incubator, then set it and forget it, there’s a lot more monitoring to do throughout the 21 days your chicks are developing. This guide will walk you through the entire process of …