Ah, Spring. That time of year when fuzzy baby chicks flood the feed stores and chicks go to new homes on impulse buys. I admit- I’ve been known to surprise the hubby with a few new chicks “just because.” But I also knew I had a ready to go chick brooder box for them. Buying […]
5 Lessons we can Learn from Chicken Moms
The other day I was sitting in my yard, watching the hen Annabelle lead her four fluffy chicks into the woods. As I watched this first time mom and her quickly growing family, I thought about my own children. Hens have justly earned their reputation as excellent mothers, protective & loving. I realized there is […]
New To Raising Chicks? Give Them The Best Care
It didn’t take long after walking into the feed store just to look at the chicks before I fell in love with them. Those adorable fluff balls sealed the deal. If I had any doubts about getting chickens for the first time, they were all gone by the time I walked out with a box […]
3 Excellent Places To Buy Chicks For A Healthy Flock
It’s chick season! If you want to start your flock with chicks, or maybe add to an existing one, now is the best time to do it. But where are the best places to get chicks? Here are three excellent places for you to buy chicks this spring.
Getting chicks, should you hatch or buy?
If you’re anything like me you get chick fever every year! It seems like ever time I turn around there are cute little chicks right in front of me. I see them hopping around in tubs in feed stores, pictures on Facebook, chick sale emails coming directly to my phone…it’s constant! Chick days, chick sales, […]
Brooding Your Mail Order Chicks
Caring for your mail order chicks is very different from setting your own hens, but it doesn’t have to be intimidating. We’ll show you everything you need to know and have ready for them so that you’ll have a successful brooding experience. I once read, “It’s important to distinguish between the ideal and the good […]
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