Getting started raising poultry is both exciting and rewarding in many ways. If you’re a hobby farmer or a beginner, an important key to health and growth is making sure they’re being raised in the ...

Is the price of eggs making you want to jump on the chicken bandwagon? Be sure you check your local ordinances regarding chickens before you make your decision. We both enjoy fresh eggs from our ...

Have questions about caring for your new chicks? Wondering how to build a brooder box? How big should a brooder box be? Learn here about the essentials for creating a brooder box. Having an area ...

There’s a few things you need to know about chickens when you’re waiting for them to hatch, according to 6-year-old Theron Gough. One, it’s really fun to bang on nails when you’re building a place for ...

I want to build a cheap chick brooder to keep some baby chicks at a constant temperature (95F first week, drop by 5 degrees each week until week 6 when they are released)<BR><BR>The "standard" way is ...