by Jess N | May 18, 2020 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Spring
Beneficial Plants For Your Chickens Raising poultry and growing a garden go hand in hand. They are both excellent ways to be self-sufficient and promote a healthy lifestyle. When you are planning your garden for your family, why not add a few plants that are... 
by Meghan H | Dec 23, 2019 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces
Coop Ventilation And Why It Is Important Everyone loves fresh air, poultry included! When chickens (and other poultry) breathe or produce waste, significant amounts of water is released into the air. This moisture-filled air causes humidity, which without proper... 
by Meghan H | Dec 9, 2019 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Winter
Cold Weather Chicken Care: A List of Do’s and Don’ts You may be wondering how to take care of your chickens during the winter months and if it is going to get too cold for them to keep warm, especially at night. Chickens can handle reasonably cold... 
by Meghan H | Nov 25, 2019 | Brooding, Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Winter
Brooding Chicks in the Winter Months Most people think spring when they think about brooding chicks, but it is possible to brood chicks in the winter months, even if you live where winters are cold. Brooding chicks in December or January means you will have... 
by Meghan H | Nov 21, 2019 | Coop Tours
Branchline Farms Coop Tour Join Amanda from Meyer Hatchery as Brittany from Branchline Farms provides a tour of her coop! Branchline Farms is located in Wellington, Ohio and has the capacity to raise 400 chickens, in addition to Boer goats and show cattle. sBranchline... 
by Meghan H | Nov 18, 2019 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Seasons, Winter
The Best Waterers for the Winter Months For those of us who live in areas that experience cold or harsh winters, keeping fresh water available for your flock can be challenging at times. It never fails, when you think you have the best solution for your freezing...