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Texas has no shortage of poultry enthusiasts and things have gotten more interesting with the resurgence in backyard chicken keeping. Luckily, there are plenty of hatcheries in the state working to keep up with this demand. There is a healthy mix of everything ranging from small hatcheries that focus on a few choice breeds to … Read more

If you have been looking for ways to keep your chickens happy, healthy and productive, all while reducing the amount you have to spend on them, you may have heard about the benefits of giving them fermented feed. But what is fermented chicken feed? How do you make it? And what are the advantages of … Read more

Many chicken farmers do a solid job of identifying which breeds they want. Unfortunately, it’s when choosing a chicken hatchery that many fall short. For farmers in the Southeast, a North Carolina chicken hatchery will be a great choice due to its location. However, location is just one of several factors you must think about … Read more

The right hatchery can make a big difference in the success of your chicken farming venture. However, there are many chicken hatcheries in Ohio. How can you tell which one is the right one? Going with a big-name hatchery may seem like the best choice, but you may find that it makes more sense to … Read more

Are you someone who wants to build their first chicken coop and doesn’t know what type of door to use? Or someone who got bored of the existing door on their chicken coop? Or maybe someone who is looking for some chicken coop door ideas? Well, this article is all about chicken coop doors, so … Read more

Various chickens lay eggs in diverse colors, from classic white and brown eggs to exquisite shades like green and blue. Usually, the color of eggs to expect from your clucking companion depends on their breed. Therefore, if targeting a specific color of eggs from your flock, it’s good to know what breeds are genetically predisposed … Read more

The Dominique is as American as chicken gets. It was, after all, the very first chicken breed developed in the North American country now seen by many as the Mecca for all things chicken. These mid-sized birds are rarer today than you would expect of something of its status. For a time, there was a … Read more

When the eggs of one type of darkling beetle hatch, the larvae that emerge are what we call mealworms. These larvae were considered pests in some places because they can eat stored grain. These beetle larvae have, however, graduated to now being considered an important source of protein for both domesticated and wild animals. They … Read more

With a 50% mortality rate, bumblefoot in chickens is a chronic condition that can lead to severe outcomes, including lameness, painful abscesses, and, in extreme cases, amputation. Despite its fatality, bumblefoot is a relatively easy infection to cure, with up to 100% full recovery in the early stages. The condition is fairly common, and treatment … Read more

There is something about fluffy chickens that makes you want to pick them up and cradle them in your arms; gently of course. Some of these chickens get their fluffy look because they have more feathers than usual. However, others have completely different feathers than we see on regular chickens. Fluffy chickens are popular in … Read more