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The popularity of raising chickens in the backyard as a potential source of healthy, fresh eggs and meat is soaring in the United States. To properly house chickens in a backyard environment, the birds need a safe area to roost, lay eggs and get out of poor weather. This safe...
The brooder is the chicks’ home until they move to the coop. The brooder should be spacious, safe, and easy to clean. The brooder should be kept in a room with an ambient temperature of at least 50®F and access to natural light.
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What better way to kick off Chick Days than to share a blog that features a chicken coop that most of us would dream of having. Our very own Laura Marie “LM” Kramer – Owner of La Bella Farm and National Accounts Director for Standlee Premium Western Forage® – shares...
There’s no question that therapy animals are some of the most amazing, unsung heroes. Their ability to give relief to those who need it the most through healing their human companions is nothing short of incredible. In this Standlee Spotlight we’d like to honor a very special rooster named Shouty....
It’s that time of year again! You’ve eagerly awaited Chick Days for months now, and farm and ranch retail stores are stocked all across the country with your favorite chicks.
If you’ve never raised chickens before, you can probably relate to the numerous questions first time owners have.
