Flock & Pet Guides

Spring Brooding Guide for Game Bird Chicks in the Twin Cities

Spring Brooding Guide for Game Bird Chicks in t...

Spring in Minnesota means one thing for game bird keepers: chick season. Whether you're brooding quail, pheasant poults, or turkey chicks for the first time or the tenth, the first...

Spring Brooding Guide for Game Bird Chicks in t...

Spring in Minnesota means one thing for game bird keepers: chick season. Whether you're brooding quail, pheasant poults, or turkey chicks for the first time or the tenth, the first...

Poultry grit in a dish next to backyard chickens — why chickens need grit for digestion

Grit 101: Why Your Chickens Need It and How to ...

Chickens don't have teeth — they rely on grit stored in their gizzard to grind food. Learn why grit is essential, which size to use, how it differs from oyster...

Grit 101: Why Your Chickens Need It and How to ...

Chickens don't have teeth — they rely on grit stored in their gizzard to grind food. Learn why grit is essential, which size to use, how it differs from oyster...

Chickens seeking shade in summer heat — heat stress prevention guide for backyard poultry

Keeping Your Flock Cool: How to Manage Heat Str...

Heat stress is one of the most underestimated threats to backyard poultry — and Minnesota summers can get dangerous fast. Learn how to recognize heat stress, keep your flock cool...

Keeping Your Flock Cool: How to Manage Heat Str...

Heat stress is one of the most underestimated threats to backyard poultry — and Minnesota summers can get dangerous fast. Learn how to recognize heat stress, keep your flock cool...

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,...