By Jennifer Murtoff, Home to Roost LLC, in collaboration with Nutrena For meat birds like the Cornish cross, diet is a critical part of the growing process. Your birds reach harvest weight between 6 and 10 weeks of age, and their feed should support this rapid growth. Nutrena’s NatureWise® Meatbird 22% feed is crafted from … The post Meatbirds: How do you get more breast meat? appeared first on The Scoop from the Coop ..read more

It can be quite alarming when a poultry owner gets a consistent five eggs, daily, from five hens, only to find just one egg for a few days. This sudden drop in egg laying takes us all into detective mode – are they hiding the eggs? Are they sick? Below you’ll find some of the most common … The post Why Do Hens Stop Laying Eggs? Nine Reasons Hens Stop Laying Eggs appeared first on The Scoop from the Coop ..read more

Did you know that egg quality and quantity are linked to nutrition?  Our innovation and technology lead for Nutrena®, Mark Eggers, has completed some research and the results are impressive. If you’re in it for the eggs you won’t want to miss this video. The post NatureWise Poultry Feed: Research on Egg Production appeared first on The Scoop from the Coop ..read more

This article provides answers to some common questions asked by people who are considering getting chickens. Q: What breed of chicken should I get? A: Consider the right birds for your climate! For cold climates, choose cold-hardy, dual-purpose birds, such as the Barred Rock, Buff Orpginton, and Wyandotte. Their smaller combs and wattles prevent heat … The post Considering Chickens? Q&A Just for You! appeared first on The Scoop from the Coop ..read more

by Jennifer Murtoff, Home to Roost LLC You’ve heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” Nutrition matters when it comes to human, kids and adults alike. Quality food is important for our growth and health. The same goes for chickens. Your birds put a lot of energy into creating tasty, nutritious eggs for you, … The post Advanced Chick Nutrition: The Secret to Great Laying Hens appeared first on The Scoop from the Coop ..read more

O jogo no jogo é atualmente considerado super legal e até entretenimento financeiramente atraente. Você pode começar com a velocidade do raio apenas entrando no cassino e abrindo o jogo. No entanto, você ganhará a melhor experiência, se souber, isso ou aquilo sobre os vendedores de cassino e como os serviços de jogo se funcionam. … The post Casinos dinheiro real em Portugal appeared first on The Scoop from the Coop ..read more

Protein is important for chicks, but other ingredients matter, too. Read on to find out the results of a scientific study on chick feed and why what’s inside counts. The post What’s Inside Counts: More Than Protein for Happy, Healthy Chicks appeared first on The Scoop from the Coop ..read more

For people that live on land with cattle, sheep, and other ranch animals, livestock guard dogs can be a huge help. People have been keeping livestock for thousands of years and, in all that time, they have been tasked with keeping these animals safe. Helping them keep these animals safe have been livestock guardians dogs. … The post The Complete Guide to Livestock Guardian Dogs and Chickens appeared first on The Scoop from the Coop ..read more

By Jennifer Murtoff, Home to Roost, LLC You’ve decided to hatch chicken eggs! Beyond the basic incubation instructions, how can you improve your hatch? Read on for some tips to get the most out of the eggs you set.    You’ve got your incubator and fertilized eggs, and you’ve read all the instructions on hatching … The post Hatching Chicken Eggs: 10 Tips appeared first on The Scoop from the Coop ..read more

By Nigel Robert,  Founder More Reptiles Making sure your chickens are safe should be one of the top priorities of any keeper. While adult chickens are more likely to kill a snake than the other way around, chicken eggs and young chicks can be eaten by larger snakes. This danger makes it absolutely necessary to … The post 5 Tips To Keep Snakes Away From Chicken Coops appeared first on The Scoop from the Coop ..read more