Frequently Asked Poultry Questions
These are common questions and concerns regarding raising poultry.
- Which breeds are easier to care for and raise for my store and my customers? Which breeds are more challenging?
- Why do blue color varieties of breeds not breed a true blue color?
- How should I avoid chicken predators?
- Egg Production
- My hens are not laying yet, why is this?
- Will hens lay without a rooster with them?
- What breeds are good egg layers year-round?
- I want to purchase breeds/varieties that the hens will be good setters and mothers for raising their chicks or eggs placed under them, which are the best?
- I have several hens that are not laying and are broody wanting to stay on the nest?
- Why would my eggshell tint lighten?
- What is molting?
- What breeds are good for what climates?
- How do I know if my pullets are ready to lay?
- What states have restrictions on mail-order poultry orders?