Where can I buy supplies?
Bayer’s Garden Shop, 3401 Hampton Ave St. Louis, MO 63139, (314) 781-2314 (Feed, hay) Cackle Hatchery, 411 West Commercial St....
Bayer’s Garden Shop, 3401 Hampton Ave St. Louis, MO 63139, (314) 781-2314 (Feed, hay) Cackle Hatchery, 411 West Commercial St....
Chickens, like dogs and cats, may become sick or injured and require veterinary care. Illness in chickens can be caused...
Although there have been some health concerns over keeping backyard chickens, ensuring the health of chickens and their owners is...
Owners of aging chickens might consider giving their animals up to a sanctuary, such as Longmeadow Rescue Ranch in Union,...
Chickens must be fed. The general suggested rations are 3-6 oz. of feed per chicken per day. To provide variety...
A thriving flock requires regular coop maintenance. Coops provide shelter, protection from predators and a place to nest – all...
No coop may be located in a front yard, or closer than 1.5 feet to a property line without a...
It is recommended that chickens spend at least an hour outside of their coop per day. Regardless, the chickens must...
One chicken is permitted for every four square feet of indoor enclosure and 10 square feet of outdoor enclosure, up...
These costs are approximate. You can save money by building your own coop, brooder, waterers, and feeders! These materials can...
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