
Cooling Your Flock
Today in Sauk Prairie, we are expected to reach a high of over 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Considering just a few weeks ago it was awesome to reach 65 degrees and walk around in just a sweatshirt, hot weather hit hard…

What Makes Purely Poultry Special
What Makes Purely Poultry Special? It’s a beautiful early morning in Wisconsin. I’m writing this blog entry with a hot cup of coffee to my right, a sleeping Vizsla/Chocolate lab doggo to my left, and a completely silent house around…

BANTAMS: They’re Fun Sized!
What the Heck is a Bantam, Anyway? When I was still a newbie to the poultry scene, I kept hearing the term Bantam, and I wondered what kind of odd breed quality a Bantam had. Like me, if you’ve spent…

10 Chicken Care Tips to Get Your Flock Winter Ready
Leaves are falling and everyone knows that Winter waits for no one. Now is a splendid time for preparing your coop for Old Man Winter’s arrival. Ten Dos and Don’ts to keep your flock from freezing. 10 Tips for Winter Chicken…
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…