Dianne Hosford has lost chickens to dogs. She lost another to a raccoon once. But when her whole flock went missing last week, the Portsmouth resident said humans, not beasts, were to blame. Muddy ...

Raising chicks can be a fun experience for children and adults alike, but it’s crucial that chick brooder environments be set up correctly. Here are the brooder temperature and light requirements you ...

Raising chicks is infinitely easier than incubating eggs, but there is still much more to it than just plopping them in a coop. They need a toasty-warm mini-coop – a brooder – to nurture them into ...

Getting started raising poultry is both exciting and rewarding in many ways. If you’re a hobby farmer or a beginner, an important key to health and growth is making sure they’re being raised in the ...

Is the price of eggs making you want to jump on the chicken bandwagon? Be sure you check your local ordinances regarding chickens before you make your decision. We both enjoy fresh eggs from our ...

This mobile DIY brooder box design works for broody hens or mail-order chicks and for both indoor and outdoor use. We’ve designed a secure, lightweight brooder box that is relatively easy and ...

Quail brooder made from modified rabbit, guinea pig, or parrot cage. Video starts with new hatchlings and then progresses to 5 days old. The brooder design and inside equipment is described in this ...