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A flock of little chicks in the chicken coop.
August 18, 2026

Chicken Waterer Systems for Commercial Poultry Houses

A flock of chicks in the chicken coop. A close-up of their feet, because they can get a condition called “bumblefoot.”
August 15, 2026

Bumblefoot in Chickens: Identification, Treatment and Prevention

A woman holding a chicken in her arms.
August 14, 2026

Why heavier laying hens may have worse welfare outcomes

A flock of little chicks in the chicken coop taking a dust bath.
August 13, 2026

Chicken Dust Baths: Why They Matter for Flock Welfare

Broiler chickens housed on litter beneath automated drinking lines in a commercial poultry house
August 4, 2026

Floor type under drinkers drives measurable broiler FCR gains

Commercial chicken feeders in a poultry house with broiler chicks
July 31, 2026

Chicken Feeders: How to Choose the Right Type for Your Flock

A few laying hens in a chicken coop. The placement of the perches and the material they're made of are important
July 30, 2026

Perch Height, Spacing & Material for Layer Houses

Chick standing in a poultry house – splayed leg in chicks
July 29, 2026

Splayed Leg in Chicks: Causes, Correction, Prevention

Chicken layer feed program for laying hens in a commercial poultry house
July 27, 2026

Chicken Layer Feed: A Stage-by-Stage Nutrition Guide

The woman is holding a hen and checking on its health.
July 26, 2026

Best Practices for Sanitation and Biosecurity in the Modern Hatchery