When is the Best Time to Buy Chicks?
“When is the time to buy chicks?” Our response, “Now is as good a time as any!” Another question we get asked frequently: “Is it safe to buy chickens in the winter?” The answer to that question is, YES! We…
What is a Heritage Breed Chicken and why should I raise them?
There are many reasons to own chickens. Some people pick chickens that are great layers. Some pick based on egg shell color. Some choose based on personality. Some people pick the chickens they raise based on the fact that they…
A Note About Chick Handling and Salmonella
With the rise in popularity of backyard poultry, the Centers for Disease Control is seeing a rise in reports of salmonella. Salmonella can cause diarrhea, vomiting, fever, or abdominal cramping in humans. The illness can range from mild to life…
Old English Games: A chicken breed across history
Think of the iconic barnyard rooster: brightly colored, standing tall and alert, curved tail flowing behind him. That’s the Old English Game. They, and other related European gamefowl, are among the oldest Western chicken breeds. They share the distinction with…
Chicken breeds for broody hens
Natural incubation keeps a backyard flock going. The hen gets broody, the rooster does his job, she lays her eggs and sets on them, and 21 days later, she emerges with chirping chicks. A hen is broody when she insists…
