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 ...

Chick Days Are Here.” For many families across the Southwind District, Chick Days mark the true beginning of spring. The sound of peeping chicks, the smell of fresh pine shavings, and the excitement ...

Setting up a brooder for baby chicks step by step.

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 ...

Now that you've picked out your chicks, it's time to get their new home ready. Consider how you will keep them warm and away from drafts, fed and watered, and safe from predators.

Brooding is the provision of artificial heat to help chicks regulate their temperature. The heat can be provided using charcoal jikos, gas or electric brooders. The brooder area should be ready at ...

About 20 years ago, chickens—long a staple of farms and homesteads—began showing up in urban and suburban yards. They enabled city dwellers to source homegrown food, provided a touch ...