2025 Chicks

Spring 2025

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POULTRY 101

Choosing between a chicken run or free-ranging impacts flock safety. Learn how predators, fencing and space affect poultry management decisions.

ALTERNATIVE FLOCK

Discover essential techniques for incubating quail eggs, improving hatch rates and raising a healthy, productive quail flock.

POULTRY LIFESTYLE

Set up your brooder for success with simple adjustments to heat, food, water, space and light to raise healthy, thriving chicks.

COZY FLOCKS

Uncover tips for protecting chickens during spring’ s temperature changes, ensuring comfort, health and productivity in fluctuating weather.

SHOWCASE Explore top-rated chicken coop heaters designed to keep your flock warm, safe and comfortable.

PSYCHOLOGY

Understanding poultry behavior can improve flock health, reduce stress and boost egg production through better management practices.

EASTER

Create savory quiche, egg salad and baked eggs in avocado for a delightful Easter meal using fresh, backyard eggs.

BREEDING BASICS

Prepare breeding stock, set up incubation systems and optimize conditions to ensure healthy, productive birds for the spring season.

AMERICAN POULTRY ASSOCIATION

Dave Anderson joins the APHS Hall of Fame, recognized for his leadership in poultry advocacy, education and industry resilience.

PEEP SHOW

In this month’ s toon, find out what one farmer discovers when he least expects it.

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