If you’re raising your first batch of chicks, you might be wondering when to switch from “starter/grower” feed to a “layer” feed. The short answer is that you should switch right around the time that they start laying eggs. But, of course, there’s always a longer answer! Here’s more info to help you decide when […]
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Even Better Chicken Grubs: Now Organically- and USA-Grown! 🇺🇸 🐓 🇺🇸
We are excited to announce that we have majorly upgraded our black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) for chickens: it’s now grown in the USA and grown organically (which also means non-GMO)! Mealworms and BSFL are almost always grown in China – we’ve searched and searched for a USA source and they are extremely difficult to find. […]
Can’t Get Chicks? Hatch Your Own!
I have childhood memories of rotating eggs in my best friend’s family’s homemade incubation setup. While I thought it was fun as a kid, it seems like a lot of hassle now! The technology has come a long way and there are now options for home incubation that are nearly completely hands-off. With the way […]
Raising Chicks: Our Quick Start Guide
First time raising chicks? We’d suggest purchasing a copy of Hatching & Brooding Your Own Chicks by Gail Damerow (available at Harvey’s) for a more thorough treatment, but here’s a quick summary of what you need to know and buy to get started today! We have all of the products mentioned below available in-store at […]