Understanding When Chicks Can Go Outside Understanding When Chicks Can Go Outside Introducing your baby chicks to the outdoors is a significant step in raising chickens, marking their transition from the protection of their mother hen and the safety of the brooder to the wider world. Understanding whe… 23 days ago
Your Guide for Using Heat Lamps with Baby Chicks Your Guide for Using Heat Lamps with Baby Chicks Raising backyard chickens can be an exciting and rewarding journey—but did you know the baby chicks’ survival depends on creating the perfect warm and cozy environment? Heat lamps are your secret weapon, mimi… 2 months ago
How Cold is Too Cold for Chickens? What You Need to Know How Cold is Too Cold for Chickens? What You Need to Know When temperatures plummet, chicken owners face the challenge of keeping their flocks safe and comfortable. Chickens are surprisingly resilient if they're healthy and housed in proper conditions. However, extra steps a… 2 months ago
Ordering Chicks Months Before They Hatch Ordering Chicks Months Before They Hatch Whether you’re just getting started in the lively world of poultry or looking to add to your flock, ordering chicks is an exciting process with feathered rewards. Let’s break down the hassle-free proces… a year ago
7 Tips for Winterizing Your Chicken Coop 7 Tips for Winterizing Your Chicken Coop When winter comes around, a homeowner needs to make sure everything in their house and yard is ready for the freezing temperatures and potential snowfall. You should do the same for your backyard flock. While ch… a year ago
What's the Scoop on Wonder Products? What's the Scoop on Wonder Products? WHAT’S THE SCOOP ON WONDER PRODUCTS? Many people have heard of probiotics and their healthful benefits in poultry, but what are probiotics exactly? What benefits can they offer if given to chickens? Let&rsqu… Stromberg's Chicks & Game Birds 2 years ago
Winterization: Heat Lamp With Safety Switch & Heated Waterers Winterization: Heat Lamp With Safety Switch & Heated Waterers Chickens do far better in the cold than you might imagine, but there are still a few simple but important things you must do to prepare your chickens for the winter. Implementing a reliable source of heat for your chicke… Mann Lake 2 years ago
How Does a Chicken Incubator Work? How Does a Chicken Incubator Work? When a hen lays, cares for, and hatches her eggs, instinct tells her exactly what to do. From keeping the chicken eggs warm with her own body heat to adjusting them throughout the day so that they lay just right, a hen k… 2 years ago
How to Prevent Frostbite in Backyard Chickens How to Prevent Frostbite in Backyard Chickens Frostbite is a danger for anyone who spends a lot of time outside in the winter, which means your backyard chickens are no exception. Extremely cold weather, combined with wind chill, can lead to severe frostbite, especi… 2 years ago
