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Winter Coop Ventilation and Draft Control

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Why Winter Ventilation Matters A winter coop stays healthier when fresh air can move in and out without chilling the birds. Many new keepers picture a coop sealed tight against the cold, but a closed coop traps moisture, ammonia, and stale air. These conditions lead to frostbite and respiratory stress far faster than low temperatures […]

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Winter Coop Tips: Keep Your Flock Healthy and Laying All Season

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When temperatures drop, proper winter chicken care and practical winter coop tips are essential to keeping your flock warm, healthy, and productive. At Valley Hatchery, we know that happy hens lay better—and the right preparation makes all the difference. Cold weather brings shorter days, moisture, and frostbite risks, but with good insulation, ventilation, and nutrition,

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Most Common Infectious Chicken Diseases: What to Look For and How to Prevent Them

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Raising healthy chickens means being prepared for the illnesses they may face. Here are the most common infectious chicken diseases, what symptoms to watch for, and how you can help prevent them in your flock. Avian Influenza A contagious viral infection that primarily affects chickens, ducks, turkeys, and wild birds. Strains vary in severity and

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Connie’s Top 10 Tips for New Chick Owners

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As a support rep here at Valley Hatchery, I’ve noticed there are a few things new customers often aren’t fully prepared for when their chicks arrive. These tips come straight from experience and are meant to help you get ready and avoid the most common hiccups. 1. Heat Lamp Placement Turn on your heat lamp

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Where Are My Eggs? Why Amazing Spring Chicks Takes Longer Laying Eggs in Fall?

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Spring Chicks takes longer Laying Eggs in Fall, and every autumn our phones start ringing with the same question: “I got my chicks in the spring… so where are my eggs?!” If that’s you right now, you’re not alone. It can feel like you’ve been waiting forever, feeding and caring for your little flock since

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7 Smart Ways to Introduce New Chicks to Your Flock

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If you’re raising backyard chickens, one of the most exciting yet challenging steps is learning when and how to introduce new chicks to your existing flock. Timing, strategy, and patience are key to ensuring harmony in your coop. Knowing how to introduce new chicks to your flock properly helps reduce stress, prevent pecking order disputes,

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Beginner’s Guide to Raising Ducks at Home: 7 Essential Tips for Success

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Raising ducks at home is a rewarding and surprisingly simple hobby that can bring endless joy, fresh eggs, and natural pest control to your backyard. Whether you have a small homestead or a spacious suburban garden, raising ducks at home offers benefits beyond what most people expect. This beginner’s guide will give you 7 essential

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