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One of the most common questions folks have asked us before taking home baby chicks from our farm is whether they should use heat lamps or brooder plates. In this post, we’ll go over the pros and cons of each and share what we use as a heat source for baby chicks.
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Are you getting ready to order some baby chicks for your homestead, but unsure about what terminology like “straight run chicks” means? Don’t worry, in this post we’ll explain the difference between straight run and sexed chicks so that you can make an informed decision.
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Splay leg, also known as spraddle leg, is a relatively common issue in newly hatched chicks. Fortunately, if addressed right away, splay can be treated fairly easily.
In this post, we’ll show you the simple method we’ve used to successfully treat splay leg in chicks when it happens, and the preventative measures we use to prevent splay leg from happening in the first place.
In this post, we’ll show you the simple method we’ve used to successfully treat splay leg in chicks when it happens, and the preventative measures we use to prevent splay leg from happening in the first place.
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Ready to hatch your own chicks using an incubator but aren’t sure which model to choose? We got you. We’ve been hatching at home for years and in this post, we’ll share our favorite incubator models and how to choose the right one for your farm or homestead.
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Do you have a broody hen? Want to help her become a mama? In this post, we’ll talk about how to help your broody hen adopt day-old chicks successfully.
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Are you wondering if one of your hens has gone broody? Broodiness puts additional stress on a hen, so it’s important to understand the signs of broodiness so that you can give your chicken the care and support she needs. In this post, we’ll share the unmistakable signs of a broody hen.
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In this post, we’ll go over five ways to break a broody hen humanely. Watching a hen raise chicks is a beautiful experience, but there are also many good reasons to discourage or break broodiness in your flock. If you’re sure you have a broody hen and won’t be providing her with eggs or chicks, then breaking her broodiness is the best thing to do for her health and well-being.
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Got a broody hen? The first hatch with a broody hen can be nervewracking, but don’t worry, we got you! In this post, we share our best practices for hatching eggs under a broody hen, so you can set your hen and her chicks up for success from the start.
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Frostbite is a real risk for chickens during harsh winter weather, affecting their combs, wattles, and toes. The key to preventing frostbite is maintaining a dry, well-ventilated coop, protecting vulnerable areas, and monitoring water and roosting habits. If frostbite occurs, gradual warming, protective sprays, and careful monitoring can help your flock recover. Here’s everything you need to know about how to prevent and treat frostbite in chickens.
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Winter brings challenges beyond cold temperatures for backyard chickens. Rodents, mites, and lice can all threaten your flock’s health during the colder months. Keeping chickens pest-free in winter requires a combination of prevention, vigilance, and practical treatments: secure feed storage, dust baths, regular coop cleaning, homemade sprays, and careful monitoring of your birds. Implementing these strategies will help your flock stay healthy, stress-free, and productive all winter long.
