by Marie - Rusty Plow Farms | Oct 8, 2018 | Poultry Health & Wellness
Coccidia Vaccine Versus Medicated Feed Coccidiosis. Mention it to any livestock owner with a few years’ experience and they probably have a story to share with you. It is an illness that affects not just chickens, but many other livestock species as well. Coccidia is... 
by Jess N | Jul 2, 2018 | Recipes
Meyer Makes – Patriotic Chick Pops Here’s a cute and yummy treat for your family to enjoy. Dress up our adorable chick cake pops for your July 4th cookout! Ingredients: 1 box cake mix 1 container of icing lollipop sticks Chocolate melting candy... 
by Meghan H | Apr 23, 2018 | Chickens, Tales from the Coop
Things You Never Thought You’d Say or Do Until Owning Chickens… One of my favorite early chickening stories is that of my then 4 year old son, Bryce, whom I had just put to bed. A few minutes later I hear the screams and I ran in expecting the... 
by Jess N | Apr 9, 2018 | Chickens
The Chicks are in the Mail, Literally! Have you ever wondered what it is like to receive chicks in the mail? Come along and follow Jess as she picks up her chicks from the local post office. Learn about the process, what the package looks like, and what you need in... 
by Sarah | Feb 26, 2018 | Chickens
How To Treat Pasty Butt In Newly Hatched Chicks One of the most common conditions in chicks is “pasty bottom” or “pasted bottom”. This occurs when the chick has feces buildup on their vents. When it is not treated, the feces will accumulate around the vent area,...