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Three backyard hens eating from a metal feed trough in a snowy run

What to Feed Laying Hens for Better Eggs

Reviewed by Dr. Valerie Henley, poultry veterinarian, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Good eggs start in the feed scoop. If your hens are laying thin shells, pale yolks or fewer eggs than you'd...

What to Feed Laying Hens for Better Eggs

Reviewed by Dr. Valerie Henley, poultry veterinarian, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Good eggs start in the feed scoop. If your hens are laying thin shells, pale yolks or fewer eggs than you'd...

Why chickens molt their feathers, and how to support them

Why chickens molt their feathers, and how to su...

Written by Jennie Salandra Instagram: @MrsFarmMom TikTok: @MrsFarmMom There’s an old wives tale in the chicken world that I haven't stopped pondering over. The saying goes, “if your chickens have...

Why chickens molt their feathers, and how to su...

Written by Jennie Salandra Instagram: @MrsFarmMom TikTok: @MrsFarmMom There’s an old wives tale in the chicken world that I haven't stopped pondering over. The saying goes, “if your chickens have...

How Much is a Chicken Coop? Find the Perfect Coop for your Flock

How Much is a Chicken Coop? Find the Perfect Co...

Fresh eggs and the wholesome sound of a cockerel’s call are only two of the many joys of chicken ownership. Just imagine heading outside in the early morning sun to...

How Much is a Chicken Coop? Find the Perfect Co...

Fresh eggs and the wholesome sound of a cockerel’s call are only two of the many joys of chicken ownership. Just imagine heading outside in the early morning sun to...

Keep Snakes Out of Chicken Coop: Effective Tips and Solutions

Keep Snakes Out of Chicken Coop: Effective Tips...

Snakes are a common chicken predator that can cause harm to your flock. I’ve been on the receiving end of a snake attack in a chicken coop before, and I...

Keep Snakes Out of Chicken Coop: Effective Tips...

Snakes are a common chicken predator that can cause harm to your flock. I’ve been on the receiving end of a snake attack in a chicken coop before, and I...

How Often Should You Clean Your Chicken Coop?

How Often Should You Clean Your Chicken Coop?

You should clean out droppings and replace food and water in your chicken coop daily. Refreshing the bedding should be done at least weekly, and whole-coop deep cleans twice a...

How Often Should You Clean Your Chicken Coop?

You should clean out droppings and replace food and water in your chicken coop daily. Refreshing the bedding should be done at least weekly, and whole-coop deep cleans twice a...

Essential Winter Guide To Heating A Chicken Coop And Keeping Chickens Warm

Essential Winter Guide To Heating A Chicken Coo...

If you’re keeping chickens in a cold climate where the temperature can drop sharply through the winter months, then you might be wondering whether you should heat your chicken coop....

Essential Winter Guide To Heating A Chicken Coo...

If you’re keeping chickens in a cold climate where the temperature can drop sharply through the winter months, then you might be wondering whether you should heat your chicken coop....