Chick Days are here! Are you prepared for your new chicks? It's easy to get caught up in the excitement, but it's crucial not to overlook anything when prepping for a new flock. We'll guide you through the essential steps and items needed to ensure your chicks grow up happy and healthy. Here are [...]
Are your feathery friends looking a bit… bald? Don’t fret! Molting season is upon us – the time when chickens shed their old feathers to make way for the new ones as they prepare for the colder weather ahead. This time can take a toll on egg production as well as your flock’s comfort level. [...]
Are you looking for a fun and educational spring project? Hatching your own chicken eggs is a rewarding experience. If you've been pondering expanding your backyard chicken flock, learning how to incubate and hatch your own eggs is a great way to get started. Below is a complete guide to ensure you are educated and [...]
Keeping a backyard flock of chickens can be a fun and rewarding hobby. Homesteading has seen a major rise in popularity in recent years, and chickens can be seen in the backyards of many; from celebrities in Hollywood to rural farms around the country. If you have been contemplating joining the chicken-keeping club, there's no [...]
NEW! Durvet's No Pick'n for Chickens reduces cannibalism in your flock. With this spray, you can protect your feathered friends from aggressive flock members while they heal from wounds. Packaging: 8 oz. spray bottle Directions For Use: Shake well before using. Start by applying to the tail feathers first then continue working up the back towards [...]
For over a decade, Durvet and ProfitBuilder have traced the popularity of backyard chickens and espoused the virtues and satisfaction that raising them provides. In a recent article in Chickens And More, editor-in-chief Chris Lesley suggested that one reason backyard chickens have recently become even more popular stems from the COVID-19 pandemic. The lingering pandemic demonstrated the importance of [...]
Chickens are just like any other pet; they love occasional treats! Treating your flock to something tasty helps to add variation to their diet and will keep them happy and laying eggs. There are plenty of chicken treats on the market, but a lot of their favorite treats can be found right in your kitchen! [...]
Livestock and poultry producers who suffered losses during the pandemic due to insufficient access to processing can apply for assistance for those losses and the cost of depopulation and disposal of the animals. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program (PLIP) in remarks at the recent National Pork Industry Conference. The announcement [...]
Did you know that even chickens can become infested with lice? It doesn't particularly mean that you aren't keeping a clean coop, as mites and lice are a natural occurrence of every environment. Poultry lice feed on dead skin, feather debris, blood and anything else they can find on the chicken. Lice spread fast and [...]
The great thing about having your own backyard flock of chickens is knowing how they are raised, what they are eating, and what goes into the eggs they produce. The average egg in the grocery store can be up to 8 weeks old by the time a consumer buys it. Farm fresh eggs are processed [...]
