Farm Journal / Chicken Care & Advice

Everything you need to know about raising happy, healthy chickens! Explore tips, tricks, and insights from our experience with pullets, eggs, and sustainable chicken care.

Crumble vs Poultry Mix: What Should You Really Be Feeding Your Chickens?

Not all chicken feed is eaten the way it’s designed. Learn why poultry mix can lead to imbalances and how crumble provides…

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Why Choose Our Pullets for Your Backyard Flock

Not all pullets are raised the same. From consistent feeding with Milne Starter and Grower to a focus on bird health, here’s…

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Why Eggs Are One of the Best Foods for Chickens

Feeding eggs back to your chickens might feel unusual, but when done properly it can be one of the most beneficial additions…

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Why Your Chickens Choose Scraps Over Feed

Chickens will always go for what’s easiest first, not what’s best for them. If your flock is favouring scraps over their feed,…

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Why Avocado Is Bad for Chickens

Avocado might seem like just another healthy scrap, but for chickens, it’s one of the few foods best avoided completely. In this…

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Autumn Chicken Care: What Changes When the Season Turns

There’s always a moment when things shift on the farm. The first proper rain changes more than just the ground, it affects…

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Coccidiosis: What It Is, How It Spreads, and How to Protect Your Flock

Summer on the farm means long evenings, busy dust baths and plenty of time for the flock to scratch around. It also…

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Should I Buy Hy-Line Brown Chickens? A Guide to This Top Egg-Laying Breed

Should I Buy Hy-Line Brown Chickens? A Guide to This Top Egg-Laying Breed The Hy-Line Brown is a popular hybrid chicken breed…

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Pullets vs. 18-Month-Old Hens: Which is Right for Your Flock?

Pullets vs. 18-Month-Old Hens: Which is Right for Your Flock? When it comes to building or expanding your flock, the age of…

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