A Quick Update on Chicken Care

Major inconsistencies in the weather can be a little stressful on your girls. One day it's smoking hot and the next its cool again.

If you have laying hens you might have noticed a decrease in eggs.

Fear not, production will pick back up.

Just putting your girls out? They might be a little chilled at night - so make sure they have a warm place to cuddle to keep warm.

Chicks inside? Water, warmth and plenty of snacks and they will be just fine.
If you are not already providing your pals with vitamins, now is a good time to do so.

We've got V&E on-line and in the barn.

Please be sure that your flock is well hydrated. Make plenty of fresh water available to them.

It's very important to take your chicks home as quickly as possible and to get them settled in their new environment. Minimal handling for the first week is recommended to ensure they continue to thrive.

Friday, April 3nd

Thank you to EVERYONE that attended the class in El Cerrito. It was a scratching success. Many thanks to Linda for inviting us to pull up and take over her driveway for an afternoon of "all things chicken."

Our next stop: The Early Bird Breakfast Brunch in Windsor. Check out 'The Pollinator' for details.

For those who don't have time to read the newspaper front to back - I've selected a fun read about a journey to urban chicken farming and Ranch Hag Hens in particular. It's a long read so get comfy and settle in - we feature about paragraph seven and it's smooth sailing to the end.