Many Cackle Hatchery® customers depend on homegrown chickens to fill their freezers and feed their families. First-timers often have questions about the process. Below...
As temperatures rise during the summer months, backyard chicken keepers and poultry farmers alike must take extra precautions to protect their flocks from heat...
The CDC is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Mbandaka infections that are linked to contact with backyard poultry.
Information from the Centers of Disease Control...
Customers who contact Cackle Hatchery® frequently ask questions about feeding their flocks. Below are 17 of the most common questions our team is asked...
Infectious coryza is one of the most common bacterial diseases of backyard chickens. It is, in fact, the chicken version of the common cold....
Rising egg prices have some wondering if raising backyard chickens could save money, but experts warn that this may not be a money-saving option.
The...
Some duck breeds lay as well as chicken breeds. However, ducks kept mainly for meat or ornamental purposes do not lay nearly as well...
Backyard poultry keeping is gaining popularity across Ohio as more residents discover the benefits of raising chickens.
Whether for a fresh supply of eggs, the...
Cookies and Cream.
It’s not just a popular ice cream flavor, it’s a dazzlingly beautiful breed of hybrid chicken.
The full name is “Lisa Steele’s Cookies...
Here at Cackle Hatchery® we are constantly fielding questions from our customers. Below are answers to 17 of the most common questions we hear...