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Should You Water Chickens from a Bowl?

Chickens drinking out of water bowl

Chickens need a constant supply of fresh clean water in order to remain healthy and lay well. An easy and inexpensive way to ensure they remain hydrated is to water the chickens from a bowl. But should you water chickens from a bowl? Let’s look at why it’s not such a great idea as a […]

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Salmonella in Chickens — Can Kissing a Chicken Make You Sick?

Can you get sick from kissing a chicken? Asking for a friend graphic

Chickens, and people, commonly carry Salmonella bacteria in their intestines, but don’t necessarily get sick. Chickens shed the bacteria in their poop, which — you know if you have chickens — ends up everywhere chickens go. Bacteria that enter your mouth can result in a common intestinal infection (salmonellosis). You can easily avoid this infection by not […]

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Kitchen Scraps to Avoid Feeding Chickens

Kitchen scraps

Chickens that otherwise get enough to eat typically won’t eat anything that’s bad for them. Or at least they are unlikely to eat enough to make them sick. And feeding kitchen scraps can be a nutritious way to add variety to your chickens’ diet. But feed scraps only in moderation, and avoid feeding these four […]

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How to Store Chicken Feed

Fresh versus moldy chicken feed

Properly stored chicken feed keeps the nutrients from degrading and the feed safe to eat. A number of things can cause feed to go bad including rodents, insects, mold, moisture, and light. To ensure freshness, use up feed within 2 to 4 months. Meanwhile, store chicken feed in a durable container with a tight-fitting lid. […]

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D & K Supply Co

D & K Feed and Ranch Supply

D&K Supply is an independent, family-owned feed and ranch supply store purchased by two brothers in December, 2016. We offer livestock feed and bedding, pet food and treats, live plants, garden/flower supplies and seed, and a wide variety of ranch supplies. Ranch supplies is an all-encompassing term to include feed tubs, over-the counter medical supplies, […]

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5 Reasons to Keep a Rooster, and 5 Reasons Not to

A roost is sitting on a line with two hens

Are you on the fence about whether or not to include a rooster in your flock? Here are 5 reasons to keep a rooster. And, just to confuse you, 5 reasons not to keep a rooster. Reasons to Keep a Rooster Baby Chicks One of the main reasons to keep a rooster is to get […]

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Red Sex Link Started Pullet

Red Sex Link Hen

Red Sex  Link Started Pullet – 15 to 22 weeks old female

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Started Pullets are 46.00 ea.  Shipping charges are non refundable.
MAXIMUM OF 2 PER ORDER ONLY
NEXT AVAILABLE SHIP DATE IS IN September
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Black Sex Link Started Pullet

Black Sex Link Hen

Black Sex  Link Started Pullet – 15 to 22 weeks old female

Shipped Year Round.  No Pick up Orders! 
Started Pullets are 46.00 ea.  Shipping charges are non refundable.
MAXIMUM OF 2 PER ORDER ONLY
NEXT AVAILABLE SHIP DATE IS IN September
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White Leghorn Started Pullet

White Leghorn Hen

White Leghorn Started Pullet – 15 to 22 weeks old female

Shipped Year Round.  No Pick up Orders! 
Started Pullets are 46.00 ea.  Shipping charges are non refundable.
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NEXT AVAILABLE SHIP DATE IS IN September
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15 Common Questions about Chicken Behavior

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Cackle Hatchery® customers, especially first time buyers, ask a lot of questions about the behavior of chickens. Here are answers to 15 of the most common questions we answer about chicken behavior. Are chickens intelligent? Yes. Chickens are intelligent. Among other things, they learn quickly, they can do basic arithmetic, and they have good memories. […]

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