My father bought his first forty acres in the 1960s. He just called it farming. He rotated where the cattle grazed so the grass could recover. He let the creek buffer grow wild because he understood it filtered runoff before it reached the water. He composted everything. When the neighbors sprayed their fields, he shook […]

A balanced diet is key to healthy hens. Discover how to create a nutritious feeding plan using premium ingredients for your backyard flock.

Most chicken treats on the market are corn and filler pressed into a block. Some add molasses to make them stick together. A few throw in dried mealworms and call it premium. The packaging looks nice. The ingredient list tells a different story. When I started making treats for our flock, it wasn’t because I […]

Grains and seeds are vital components of a healthy chicken diet. Learn how they contribute to the overall well-being of your backyard chickens.

People talk about “balanced nutrition” like it’s a marketing phrase. It’s not. When I say a feed is nutritionally balanced, I mean something specific: that every ingredient is there for a reason, measured to work together, and that nothing essential is missing. A hen’s body runs on a tightly calibrated system. She needs roughly 16–18% […]

Selecting the right chicken feed is crucial for your flock’s health. Discover tips on choosing premium, wholesome ingredients for your backyard chickens.