Flock & Pet Guides

Rooster standing next to hens in a backyard flock — how to tell if your chicken is a rooster

Is My Chicken a Rooster? How to Tell the Differ...

Ordered pullets and not so sure anymore? Learn how to tell if your chicken is a rooster — from comb development and saddle feathers to crowing timelines and breed-specific challenges....

Is My Chicken a Rooster? How to Tell the Differ...

Ordered pullets and not so sure anymore? Learn how to tell if your chicken is a rooster — from comb development and saddle feathers to crowing timelines and breed-specific challenges....

Chickens inside a backyard coop — coop size and nesting box guide

How Big Should a Chicken Coop Be? Coop Size & N...

Sizing your coop correctly from the start prevents stress, aggression, and health problems in your flock. A complete guide to indoor coop space, outdoor run requirements, roost space, and nesting...

How Big Should a Chicken Coop Be? Coop Size & N...

Sizing your coop correctly from the start prevents stress, aggression, and health problems in your flock. A complete guide to indoor coop space, outdoor run requirements, roost space, and nesting...

Chickens eating from a feeder — daily feed intake guide for backyard poultry

How Much Do Chickens, Ducks, Geese & Game Birds...

How much feed do chickens, ducks, geese, and game birds actually eat per day? A practical guide to daily feed intake by species and life stage — plus how season,...

How Much Do Chickens, Ducks, Geese & Game Birds...

How much feed do chickens, ducks, geese, and game birds actually eat per day? A practical guide to daily feed intake by species and life stage — plus how season,...

Hemp and canola blend bedding in a chicken coop — best bedding guide for backyard poultry

Best Bedding for Small Pets, Chickens, Game Bir...

The right bedding controls moisture, manages odor, supports respiratory health, and keeps your birds comfortable year-round. A complete guide to our best-selling FLAX FARMS Hemp & Canola Blend, pine shavings,...

Best Bedding for Small Pets, Chickens, Game Bir...

The right bedding controls moisture, manages odor, supports respiratory health, and keeps your birds comfortable year-round. A complete guide to our best-selling FLAX FARMS Hemp & Canola Blend, pine shavings,...

Broody hen sitting in a nesting box — how to identify and break broodiness in backyard chickens

What Is a Broody Hen — and How Do You Break the...

A broody hen is a hen whose instincts have kicked in to hatch eggs — whether or not she has any. Learn what broodiness looks like, which breeds are most...

What Is a Broody Hen — and How Do You Break the...

A broody hen is a hen whose instincts have kicked in to hatch eggs — whether or not she has any. Learn what broodiness looks like, which breeds are most...

Dried mealworms and scratch grains as poultry treats for backyard chickens

The Flock Keeper’s Guide to Treats: How to Spoi...

Not all treats are created equal. Learn the best high-protein treats, safe table scraps, and what to avoid for chickens, ducks, geese, and game birds — without compromising their nutrition.

The Flock Keeper’s Guide to Treats: How to Spoi...

Not all treats are created equal. Learn the best high-protein treats, safe table scraps, and what to avoid for chickens, ducks, geese, and game birds — without compromising their nutrition.