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The Best High-Production Egg-Laying Chickens

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Compare the best high-production egg-laying chickens, including White Leghorns, sex links, Asher Greys, and Black Australorps. Explore egg production, size, color, and breed characteristics to find the right layers for your flock. Read more

Chicken Molting: What It Is and How to Help Your Flock

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Are your chickens losing feathers or laying fewer eggs? It's probably a molt. Learn how long chicken molting lasts, why it happens, and the best ways to keep your birds healthy this season. Read more

The Best Chicken Breeds for Rainbow Eggs

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In search of the best breeds for a rainbow egg basket? We outline a few ways you can mix and match our egg layers to achieve a beautiful color palette that fits your personality. Read more

How to Raise Meat Chickens: Breeds, Care, Feeding, and Processing

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How to raise meat chickens successfully. This comprehensive guide explains broiler breeds, feeding programs, housing options, watering, troubleshooting, and processing timelines so growers can plan effectively and support consistent flock performance. Read more

Should I Vaccinate for Marek's Disease and Coccidiosis?

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One of the most common questions we get from growers is whether or not they should opt for vaccination. We will explain the potential benefits, how vaccines work, as well as the importance of biosecurity to supplement vaccines. Read more

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Still want to learn more? Visit our poultry care page for an overview on day-old chick care. 

Day-Old Poultry Care

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With more than 30 years of hands-on experience, our team can help keep your flock healthy. We’d be glad to answer questions about raising poultry or offer advice about your current flock.

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