Farm Fresh News
When Your Hen Decides She's a Mama
One of your hens has flattened herself into the nest box, growling like a tiny dinosaur and refusing to budge. She's broody—determined to hatch chicks that aren't coming. Here's how to spot it and gently snap her out of it if hatching isn't in your plans.
What to Feed Your Chickens and When
So you got chickens — now what do you feed them? A simple guide to starter, grower, and layer feed, plus the extras that keep your flock healthy and your eggs strong.
Which Breed Do I Have? A Simple Guide for Hatch The Chicken Families
The hatch is done, the chicks are fluffy, and suddenly you're squinting at a little yellow puffball wondering —okay, but what is she? You're not the only one. Here's a simple place to start, plus a peek at the breeds (and barnyard mixes) we hatch right here at Farmer Joe's.
