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 — transforms the daily ritual from […]

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 in every flock keeper’s year when a waterer full of plain […]

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 […]

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.