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What Can Stop Hens From Laying

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Jason Nethercott

Hens can stop laying for a variety of reasons but some are more common than others. Fortunately, most laying issues can be fixed by following a few simple rules before and after you purchase your hens. Before you think about

Issues that Affect the Quality of Your Chicken Eggs

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Jason Nethercott

Egg Quality, Hen Health

Understanding what you need to know for regular, high quality chicken eggs is vital for backyard poultry keepers. Great quality eggs don't just happen by accident and instead take a keen awareness of some crucial areas of hen selection, nutrition

Keeping Chickens Free of Lice and Mites

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Jason Nethercott

Hen Health

Keeping chickens free of poultry lice and mites can be a real pain! Very few backyard poultry owners have avoided these parasitic pests with most not using a sound process for detection and reducing the threat. With the right system