As temperatures rise, your chickens’ nutritional needs shift dramatically. Learn what to feed your backyard flock in summer heat to prevent heat stress, maintain egg production, and keep your birds healthy all season long.

Something got into the coop last night. One of our chickens didn’t make it. Now it’s up to you to figure out who killed chicken. Study the crime scene, examine the evidence, interview the suspects, and identify the predator responsible. This interactive detective game teaches you how to identify common chicken predators by the clues […]

The 61% Principle: What Confinement Takes Away Research on wild and free-ranging chickens reveals something profound: they spend approximately 61% of their day foraging. Not resting. Not roosting. Not socializing. Foraging—actively searching for diverse food sources, investigating textures, pecking at insects and seeds, turning over soil, sampling plants. This isn’t just how chickens spend time; […]

The Most Demanding Moment in a Hen’s Day Egg production is one of the most metabolically and physiologically demanding activities in a hen’s life. For a few minutes each day, your hen enters the nesting box and undergoes the intense, focused effort of forming and laying an egg. Her heart rate elevates, calcium mobilizes for […]

When Water Alone Isn’t Enough On a hot day, you’ve probably noticed your chickens clustering in the shade, panting heavily, drinking more water than usual. They’re experiencing heat stress—one of the most metabolically demanding situations a backyard flock faces. When chickens experience heat stress, their physiology shifts dramatically. They pant to cool themselves, causing rapid […]

← Back to The Daily Crow Science • Ingredients Why Botanicals Matter in Poultry Care Walk through any garden and you’re surrounded by plants that have supported animal health for centuries. Oregano, calendula, lavender, rosemary, thyme — these aren’t trendy additions to poultry care. They’re time-tested herbs with documented wellness benefits that modern research continues […]

← Back to The Daily Crow Flock Care • Nutrition Why Treats Matter: The Science of Spoiling Your Flock Treats aren’t just indulgence. For backyard chickens, the right treats serve as enrichment, nutritional supplementation, and the foundation of the bond between keeper and flock. Understanding why treats matter — and what makes a good treat […]

← Back to The Daily Crow [Thirsty hens photo coming soon] Flock Care • Hydration When Water Isn’t Enough: A Guide to Keeping Your Flock Hydrated Water is life. For your backyard flock, it’s the single most important nutrient — more critical than any feed, supplement, or treat you could offer. But there are moments […]

When people first hear about Chick-etti, they laugh. We get it. Spaghetti for chickens? It sounds like a punchline. But behind the playful name is something we take very seriously — a completely different way of thinking about what goes into your flock’s bowl. The Problem with Pellets Walk into any feed store and you’ll […]