Bantams vs Large Fowl: Which Suits You?
You usually know this decision matters the first time you stand in front of a pen of full-sized Orpingtons, then turn and see a neat line of Pekin bantams beside them. Both are proper poultry. Both have devoted followers. But bantams vs large fowl is not just a...
Why Hatch and Hive Marketplace Works
If you have ever tried sourcing proper hatching eggs, sound breeding stock or a decent coop through general classifieds, you already know the problem. The hatch and hive marketplace exists because serious breeders and keepers need something better than vague listings,...
How to Buy Bantam Chicks Safely
A bargain box of bantam chicks can turn expensive very quickly if the birds arrive weak, mis-sexed, poorly started or carrying problems into your brooder. If you want to know how to buy bantam chicks safely, the job starts well before money changes hands. Good buying...
Improving Ventilation on Coops
If your birds smell the coop before you do, the ventilation is not doing its job. Improving ventilation on coops is less about making them warmer or cooler and more about clearing damp air, ammonia and stale air before they start causing trouble. Why poor airflow...