Raising countless chicks every season, we often find that the ones who steal our hearts and catch our attention from a young age often turn …
Lavender, Porcelain Feather Issues
Tale of a Porcelain Pekin Boy Everything seemed ordinary when this chick hatched. His initial feathers grew in seamlessly, indistinguishable from others, until he reached …
Frizzle Chicken & Egg FAQ
Q. What is a “Frizzle” Chicken?A. Frizzle chickens can be classified into two distinct categories:The first category encompasses a specific breed known as the “Frizzle,” …
Broody hen – What to do & why
A broody hen is a hen that exhibits behavior characterized by a strong desire to sit on and hatch eggs. When a hen becomes broody, …
Looking for “Show Quality”?
Are our birds “Show Quality”? Short Version:No, our birds are not considered show quality. Long version :While many of our birds are hatched from fertile …
Feeder Selection & Scattering feed problem
Common Feeder & Feeding Problem. “My chickens tend to scatter a lot of food around their feeders.” This behavior often occurs when they’re fed a …
Introducing new chickens to existing flock
Introducing new chickens to an existing flock requires careful planning and management to minimize stress and potential conflicts. Here are a few tips we’d like …
Egg season – Why aren’t they laying?
Heritage chickens have laying season. Heritage chickens have a laying season that corresponds with the natural rhythms of daylight and temperature changes. However, the exact …
Commercial breed Vs Heritage Breed
Commercial breed chickens and heritage breed chickens exhibit significant differences across various aspects, reflecting their distinct breeding histories, characteristics, and purposes. Commercial breed chickens are …
What is “Genetic Throwback”?
Definition : In poultry breeding, a genetic throwback refers to the appearance of traits from previous generations that had seemingly been bred out of the …