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How to Identify and Prevent Chicken Bullying
Chickens are endlessly entertaining. Many flock owners consider chicken watching to be therapeutic after a hectic day. But chicken bullying can spoil the fun for both you and your chickens. Here’s how to identify and prevent chicken bullying. What is chicken bullying? Chicken bullying occurs when one or a few chickens pick on, peck at, […]
Continue ReadingHow to Train Hens to Lay in a Nest, Not on the Floor
Train your hens to use a nest box when they first start producing eggs and they are less likely to lay eggs on the coop floor. Once they start laying on the floor, getting them to stop can be difficult. Here’s how to train your hens to lay eggs in a nest, not on the […]
Continue ReadingWhen Is the Best Time to Gather Chicken Eggs?
The best time to gather chicken eggs is when they are fresh. Collecting eggs when they are fresh has these purposes:• Minimize loss due to soiling or cracking. • Maintain the best flavor and texture. • Ensure safety for eating. • Maximize storage life. What time of day do chickens lay eggs? A hen’s laying […]
Continue ReadingTo Heat or Not to Heat the Chicken Coop?
Whether or not to heat your chicken coop in winter depends on your climate, your facilities, and your type of chickens. Here are some factors to consider when trying to decide whether to heat or not to heat the chicken coop. Avoid Frostbite Although relative humidity tends to be low in winter months, the air […]
Continue ReadingChickadee Seed & Feed
Now in our 15th season of helping our customers raise their own flocks for eggs! Our owner Missi has has chickens for over 35 years and will gladly help you if you are considering backyard poultry as a hobby! Address 2245 Boston Providence HwyWalpole, MA 02081Contact Tel: 508-734-5887Website: https://www.facebook.com/chickadeeseed/
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44 Livestock & Pet Supply Llc
We are a family owned farm/hardware store. We have two stores the main store is in Beloit with a population of 4,000 and the 2nd store is 40 miles East in a smaller town of about 1,500 people called Osborne. We believe in hard work and Christian values. My husband and I run the Beloit […]
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5 Outstanding Chicken Breeds for a Cold Climate
Few chicken breeds are truly outstanding for a cold climate. Specifically, three features make these breeds exceptionally cold hardy. They are: Small wattles Small cushion, pea, or rose comb Tight or dense feathering A lot of chicken breeds do well in cold weather. But they lack some of the features that protect them from extreme […]
Continue ReadingHow to Feed Pullets for Optimal Egg Production
A pullet’s nutritional needs vary with her stage of growth. A pullet that is nutritionally deficient, and therefore too thin at maturity, won’t be able to consume enough dietary protein to both lay eggs and continue growing. As a result, her first eggs will be delayed, and they will be smaller and fewer than normal. […]
Continue Reading5 Reasons to Keep a Rooster, and 5 Reasons Not to
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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