Choosing Feeds for Your Chickens at Different Ages

Chicks pecking at feed from a feeder

When it comes to feeding your baby and adult chickens, many commercial chicken and poultry feeds are available. With a variety of different formulas, including organic, GMO-free, and omega-3 fatty acid-fortified, as well as crumbles and pellets for all ages of chickens, you have many options as you determine which feed is the best for your flock. Keep reading to learn more about the various options on the market and how you can select the right formula for your birds.

Gift Ideas for the Chicken Lover

Rooster in a beautiful snowy landscape

Birds of a feather flock together! Do you know someone who absolutely adores chickens? As chicken enthusiasts ourselves, we are always on the lookout for products that feature these fabulous birds. Whether your gift recipient dreams of chicken ownership or has a full coop, be sure to check out our list of fun gift ideas for presents that the poultry keeper in your life will love almost as much as their feathered friends.

Preparing for Ducklings

In this blog, we explore the basics of preparing to bring ducklings into your home and life whether you are an experienced poultry raiser or a first-time bird owner. While some experienced poultry owners may raise mixed flocks (ducklings, chicks, keets, etc.) from the very beginning, it is advisable to begin raising your ducks and chickens in separate brooders because of their differing nutritional needs and mess levels. Ducks also mature a bit faster than chickens, making a potential safety issue for the smaller chicks.

Great Chicken Breeds for Kids

Any way you look at it, a small flock of friendly chickens can be a fun addition to your farm, especially when you have kids in the mix. Keep reading to learn more about some of the friendly and calm chicken breeds that are excellent choices for raising when you have young farmers involved.

Coop Training Your Chickens

Many chicken-keepers employ a method of behavior modification known as coop training. This training process uses your chickens’ natural instincts to develop a level of comfort and familiarity with their surroundings.

Waterfowl Breeds

Are you looking to add waterfowl to your flock? With their entertaining antics and delightful personalities, they are a fantastic addition to any poultry-loving property. However, it is important that you choose the right species and breed for your farm or backyard. In this blog, we explore the various waterfowl that we offer in the …

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Turkeys and Guinea Fowl

In this blog post, we explore the various breeds of turkeys and guinea fowl that we carry and discuss how to decide which one is right for you.

Bantam Chicken Breeds

Small but mighty, many chicken enthusiasts enjoy raising bantam breeds. These petite poultry birds have all of the attributes of their full-size counterparts, but take up less space and eat less food… did we mention that they are endearing and delightful to watch?

Fancy Chicken Breeds

Many of these breeds also lay eggs, making them as productive as they are entertaining. In this blog post, we explore fancy and exotic chicken breeds that we carry at The Cheshire Horse. We are excited to help you bring some feathered beauties home to your coop!