by Marie - Rusty Plow Farms | Jan 14, 2019 | Chickens
Chick Genetics: Autosexing Versus Sex-Linked Hybrid Breeds In the world of chicken-keeping, it is no surprise to learn that those who keep chickens for egg-laying purposes value the female chicks over the male chicks. The desire to have as many female chicks as... 
by Marie - Rusty Plow Farms | Jan 11, 2019 | Recipes
Since January is National Soup month, we asked the Meyer Hatchery staff to share a tried and true chicken or egg soup recipe for you. This Chicken Tortilla soup recipe is shared by Cheryl, our store manager. Juice from 1 lime (about 2 T) boneless, skinless chicken... 
by Marie - Rusty Plow Farms | Jan 7, 2019 | Poultry Health & Wellness
Crooked Toes In Chickens: Causes and Treatment Crooked or bent toes in chicks can be an unsightly condition, but in the majority of cases, having bent toes does not affect the chicken’s ability to live a completely normal life. Crooked or bent toes (bending sideways)... 
by Marie - Rusty Plow Farms | Dec 31, 2018 | Breed Spotlight, Chickens, Poultry
Breed Spotlight: The Rhode Island Red The Rhode Island Red chicken breed is one that frequents as a top 10 best seller. They are excellent layers of large, brown eggs and the hens are generally friendly and curious. The roosters watch over their flock carefully, and... 
by Marie - Rusty Plow Farms | Dec 10, 2018 | Chickens, Poultry Health & Wellness
Frizzle Presentation In Poultry: Why Isn’t My Frizzle Chick Frizzled? The frizzle feathering sometimes found in chickens is a rare occurrence, and therefore highly desired in some breeds. Here is an overview of how the frizzle feather mutation occurs and why not...