Have you ever wondered why you sometimes find your chickens rolling and kicking around like maniacs in the dust and dirt? While many may think this is just another common quirk that all chickens have, there is actually a method to their madness. Your chickens are actually bathing themselves in what we like to call
As a backyard chicken owner, you already know your chickens are “cool.” But things can change quickly when the summer temperatures rise. With a core body temperature of 104 to 107 degrees Fahrenheit and a blanket of down feathers, chickens are not as great at adapting to warmer temperatures as they are to cooler winter
Chicken owners, especially new ones, don’t often realize the harmful effects washing eggs can have on the egg after they are gathered. As a society, it is such a common practice for us to wash the items we gather from our gardens. But in the case of eggs, this can cause more harm than good.
Spring is the perfect time to start fresh! However, don’t just limit your springtime cleaning to inside of your own abode—carry out the same care in your coop. Are you a spring chicken when it comes to preparing your flock for springtime? Follow this checklist we’ve prepared to best get your chickens (and coop) ready
We are excited to announce that we are expanding our flock of feed! In addition to our non-GMO Backyard Chicken Starter/Grower Feed and Layer Feed, we will now carry Cracked Corn Wildlife Feed—all grown and packaged in the USA! Looking to attract wildlife? This feed is for you! Our new Cracked Corn Wildlife Feed is
Over time, people have slowly developed the mindset that brown eggs are more desirable than white eggs when it comes to a healthier and more sustainable option. However, this is not always the case! The color of an egg does not signify quality or nutrition. Egg color is solely based on the breed and genetics
Ensure your chicken’s health in 2021. Follow these quick tips to guarantee your chicken’s wellbeing and productivity is on track. Check Your Chicken’s Droppings An easy way to see if your chicken is healthy is to look at their manure and frequency. Digestive waste is the solid brown or greyish portion that is firm enough
Winter is just around the corner, and it’s important to know how to keep your chickens happy so their health and productivity aren’t affected by the shorter days and colder temperatures! Keep reading to learn just a few of our winter care tips for your chickens this winter. Keep them Warm & Dry Surprisingly, chickens
Our Story In our early days, Prairie’s Choice made the decision to only provide non-genetically modified (non-GMO) seed. At the time, many other companies were making the switch to use genetically modified seed. Therefore, our decision to not join this trend was quite bold and resulted in us losing quite a few customers along the
Prairie’s Choice works hard to provide our customers with high-quality, gluten-free, non-GMO backyard chicken feed to create healthier, and more reasonably priced options for families and their flocks. One of the ways we are able to achieve this is by remaining independently owned and operated. This has allowed us to stay true to ourselves and