Posts by JenniO11

brought to us by BYC sponsor Brinsea   This is a question frequently asked by anxious breeders and the answer is: only if absolutely necessary and with great caution. You could do more harm than good. Let’s find out...

So sorry for the confusion!  If you are a few days ahead, that's totally fine!  Just check in with us because we'd still love to hear from you!  

Quote: Originally Posted by HallFamilyFarm    Do we set on 4/17 or 4/22?  Whoops!  That was a typo - we are definitely setting on 4/22.  We're excited for you to join! 

  This hatch is for anyone who is interested in hatching with our sponsor Manna Pro!  Laura from Manna Pro will be setting eggs at the Manna Pro office on 4/22.  Laura will be checking in with us, sharing pictures...

A message from our sponsor King Feed Note: King Feed is currently only available in California   The use of GMO's (genetically modified organisms) is center stage in California after a failed ballot measure for mandated...

by Tiffany Towne, Nutrena Poultry Expert brought to us by Nutrena   So you’ve got your chicks, your heat lamp, your brooder, your bedding, your feeder and waterer. You stroll over to the feed aisle to pick up a bag of feed,...

brought to us by Manna Pro   There are a lot of things to consider when choosing breeds for your flock, but most prospective and current chicken owners have one thing on the brain… EGGS.  Sure, egg production is a...

A note from our sponsor Nutrena   Grit and Oyster Shell:  When in Doubt, Put it Out   Tiffany Towne, Nutrena Poultry Expert   It’s hard to make an argument against using grit and oyster shell...

    This post is brought to us by BYC sponsor Fleming Outdoors     Eric Fleming's Guide to Hatch Day   We have finally reached our hatch day! We now have 15 baby chicks from our original 21...

This article is brought to us by BYC sponsor LocalHens.com       We all know the many benefits we receive from eating fresh eggs laid by the chickens in our own backyard—they are delicious, nutritious...