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The Power of Protein: Why Protein Matters for Layer Hens
Protein isn't just crucial for chicks; it's equally important for layer hens. As your hens mature and begin laying eggs, their nutritional needs change, and protein becomes a key nutrient to support t...
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How Much Does a Chicken Eat?
Wondering how much feed to buy at a time for your flock? Here are estimates that will make feed-buying a snap....
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When Pullets Start to Lay Eggs
Learn when pullets begin laying eggs, how to tell they’re ready, and what nutrition and housing they need for a healthy start....
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How a Hen Makes an Egg: The Laying Cycle Explained
The laying cycle is an important part of a hen’s life. An egg, or ovum, starts in the ovary......
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Eggscellent Layers!
You love getting tasty eggs from your hens, so how can you keep them healthy, happy, and laying?......
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How does the chicken digestive system and immune system work together?
How are your chicken's diet and their overall health connected? Overview of Immune System....
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Getting the Most Eggs From Your Hens in the Cold Weather
Bring more eggs in from the cold! By Jennifer Murtoff, Home to Roost LLC Cold weather and shorter days can create challenges for our normally productive hens and the eggs that they do lay. How can you...
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NatureWise Feeds with Vitamin D for Healthy, Strong-Shelled Eggs
At Cargill we're working hard to help your hens live their best lives and lay great eggs! Our NatureWise feeds now contain more Vitamin D3. What is this vitamin, and why is it important for your birds...
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Essential Oils: Helping Your Birds Live Their Best Lives
While there is still skepticism around the use of essential oils and more research to be conducted, some poultry farmers have integrated essential oils and other natural ingredients into their birds' ...
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What to Expect When Chickens Begin to Lay
Wondering what happens when your hens start laying? Learn when to expect eggs, what early eggs look like, and how to support healthy production....
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Feeding Scratch Grains: Do’s and Don’ts
Scratch grains are a favorite treat for backyard flocks, but feeding them the wrong way can impact your chickens’ health and egg production. Here’s what you need to know before you scoop that next...
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Feeding Chickens in Winter
The days are getting shorter, the girls are finishing up their molts, and you are getting less eggs as winter approaches. You might be wondering, "is this normal?" The answer is, yes, it's perfectly n...
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Feeding Chicks and Layers Together
Learn about feeding chicks and layers to ensure healthy growth and egg production in your flock with essential nutritional tips. ...
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Egg Production in Backyard Chickens: What to Expect
One of the most obvious benefits of raising backyard chickens is the eggs you get......
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Why Am I Finding Broken Eggs?
It’s disappointing to find broken eggs in your coop. If you are looking to learn about some of the causes and what you can do to prevent them look no further......
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Feeding Grit and Oyster Shell to Chickens: What You Need to Know
When you visit a feed store, you’ll often see bags of grit and oyster shell next to chicken feed. They’re not just extras, they play important roles in your flock’s health. Let’s break down wh...