Arden Hills, Minn. – With spring in full force and days getting longer, backyard flock raisers are experiencing two fun moments: New baby chicks and egg production picking up again from the adult ...
A: Patrick Biggs, Ph.D., a flock nutritionist for Purina Animal Nutrition, said in an article from the Purina Animal Nutrition Center that high-producing, well-fed backyard hens can lay up to 250 eggs ...
Before setting up a backyard coop, check local ordinances for any restrictions on raising chickens. Coops need adequate space, ventilation and predator protection to ensure the health and safety of ...