Most heritage breed chicks cannot be sexed upon hatching unless they have been specifically bred to carry visible auto sexing traits. [Click to view more …
Before Ordering Fertile Eggs By Shipping
We wanted to share a transparent look at what can occasionally happen when fertile eggs are transported. While they might appear perfectly fine on the …
Why Don’t Chicks Hatch At The Same Time?
Hatching eggs is a precise science, yet each chick has its own unique timing. This is because they all begin their journey differently. We always …
Roost Training A-Z
1. Start them young. Even while they are in the brooder, provide objects they can jump and hop on. Letting them get accustomed to varying …
Chicken Have THREE Eyelids
-The upper eyelid rarely moves. Instead, when a chicken falls asleep or simply wants to rest its eyes, it is the lower eyelid that elegantly …
What Are Grits?
Chickens rely on a powerful muscle called the gizzard to grind their feed. To make this internal mill work, they need to swallow tiny, sharp …
The Secret Hierarchy Of The Night Roost
Did you know that a flock’s social hierarchy is quietly displayed on the roosting bar every night? Dominant birds naturally secure the safest, warmest spots …
Farm Fresh Eggs Storage Guide
Washed or Unwashed? When it comes to storing farm fresh eggs, the rules are quite different from what we are used to with commercial grocery …
Fun Facts About Chicken Breeding
A rooster is incredibly active and can mate multiple times a day, sometimes even within a minute. To keep up with this, they store sperm …
Wry Neck
Have you ever walked out to the coop to find a chicken with its head twisted completely upside down, tucked between its legs, or walking …