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Valley Hatchery Update
Unfortunately, today was a pattern of previous weeks and proved to be another difficult hatch day. Us and many other breeders and hatcheries across the country have been faced with a unique and challenging hatch season. Multiple factors have come to play but the most challenging is fewer fertile eggs
When Chicks Are No Fun
What?! Chicks are loveable and adorable and just so sweet! How can chicks be no fun? Find out…
Understanding USPS & Day-old Chicks
USPS regulations regarding live chick shipments are there to make sure you receive live animals promptly.
Coccidiosis in Chickens
If you’re a chicken owner, then you should be aware of the dangers of coccidiosis. This deadly disease can affect both chickens and other animals and can often be fatal. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at what coccidiosis is, how to recognize the symptoms, and how to
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Valley Hatchery Update
Unfortunately, today was a pattern of previous weeks and proved to be another difficult hatch day. Us and many other breeders and hatcheries across the country have been faced with a unique and challenging hatch season. Multiple factors have come to play but the most challenging is fewer fertile eggs
When Chicks Are No Fun
What?! Chicks are loveable and adorable and just so sweet! How can chicks be no fun? Find out…
Understanding USPS & Day-old Chicks
USPS regulations regarding live chick shipments are there to make sure you receive live animals promptly.
Coccidiosis in Chickens
If you’re a chicken owner, then you should be aware of the dangers of coccidiosis. This deadly disease can affect both chickens and other animals and can often be fatal. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at what coccidiosis is, how to recognize the symptoms, and how to
Breeding and Ordering Blue Chickens
Chickens come in a variety of colors and plumages. Blue is a less common color in chickens. In this blog post we’ll explore the genetics behind breeding blue chicks. True Breeding When breeding any animal, there are genetic rules that govern what will happen when you breed animal A to
Relieving Heat Stress For Your Flock
Summer – it may take a while to arrive sometimes, but once those high temperatures set in, there’s no doubt that summertime is the right time to be more diligent about preventing or relieving heat stress for your poultry. Here is a quick list of ways we can help our