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Lana Beckard, Nutrena Poultry Expert It’s the time of year again to buy feed for the new chicks you’ve just purchased. You’re walking down the feed aisle of your favorite farm supply store. Finding the chick starter section, you have to decide – medicated or non-medicated? The internal...

Keeping your backyard flock healthy requires more than feed and water Lancaster, Pa. [March 15, 2017] – Raising poultry can be an incredibly rewarding experience. By taking proper care of their fragile digestive systems, you can help your chicks, poults, ducklings and all other young birds...

We are happy to be a part of many online poultry communities, celebrating memorable moments, answering questions and sharing in the joy of backyard chickens. Each of our channels offers a unique, educational experience. Please connect with us on the platforms that work best for you. Website...

We have been proudly developing poultry feeds for nearly 100 years. Through the years, our goals have remained consistent: to provide optimum nutrition for happy and healthy flocks. Beyond that top goal, we always work to evolve with the industry so that we have options for every flock. Today...

Each bag of Purina Poultry feed is supported by strong research and successful trials. Before a new feed is offered to our customers, we perfect the recipe at our nutrition center. We know our feeds work, because we feed them to our own flock and monitor the results. With the goal of providing...

A: For us, it’s all about the journey. As you know, raising backyard chickens is an exciting process – from connecting with your first baby chick to the first egg happy dance, and from helping your hens through their first molt to providing a comfortable retirement. Through each of these key...

A: When it comes to poultry, backyard chickens are our passion. We raise chickens much like you – and have fallen in love with our hens’ farm fresh eggs, unique personalities and enjoyable antics. Our flock of chickens calls the Purina Animal Nutrition Center home, where they live in 12 coops...

Nobody wants a fight in the henhouse; a few simple changes can block boredom. Have you ever wondered what goes through a chickens’ mind? Wouldn’t it be helpful if they could say, “My feathers are itchy!” or “I’m bored!”? Though humans and hens don’t speak the same language, simple changes can...

by Lana Beckard, Nutrena Poultry Expert Like all living things, chickens need water to thrive. But keeping your hens hydrated in winter can be a challenge when temperatures plummet. Consider these tips to keep the fluids flowing, even in the coldest climates. Above all, make sure your girls...

Chase away your worm worries this holiday season! The first 100 people to comment below with a photo of your chickens will win a sample of Zyfend A, an all-natural way to offset worm related issues in your flock. No antibiotics No synthetic chemicals No egg discard To help offset...

Give backyard chickens an enjoyable vacation from egg-laying by keeping stress low and providing additional protein. It’s autumn. Time for comfy sweaters, pumpkin-flavored everything and… vacation? For backyard chickens across the country, shorter days often signal time for a break. Birds may...

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With 4 sizes and 3 feature levels there is a model for everyone! The best-selling 7 egg Mini incubator has been improved and joined by a 14 egg big brother the Maxi II and the ground breaking new Ovation 28 egg and 56 egg all-digital all-automatic incubators with unique Induced Dual Airflow...

by Tiffany Towne, Nutrena® Poultry Expert Some people love a summer heat wave, or for that matter, sweating it out in a sauna. Not chickens. For our feathered friends, steamy summer days – which are increasing, due to global warming – can mean trouble. But the right care can help your girls...

U.S. families go beyond the grocery store by collecting eggs at home. Eggs are one of nature’s most perfect protein sources. That’s why the average American eats more than 260 eggs each year.[1] How can we take this essential food to the next level? Families across the country have found the...

Adding a few simple nutrients into birds’ water can help them stay hydrated and healthy. What do you drink in the summer? Chances are your beverage choices are different in the summertime compared to winter. A cold drink consumed more frequently helps keep you cool and stay hydrated. The same...

Each garden comes with a sense of pride and the joy of sustainability. Imagine if you had a natural way to fertilize, control weeds, manage insects and improve soil aeration. Many of today’s gardeners have found this solution through backyard chickens. “In the backyard, there are few better...