Stressors like predators, sickness, disease, molting, extreme heat, cold weather and pecking order changes can all take a toll on your chickens. Along with keeping a close eye on our birds, we use Strong Animals Chicken Essentials every day to help keep our flock and coop in tip-top shape! A little care really does go a long way in keeping backyard chickens healthy. Some of the most common questions we get are: What is the difference between Chicken E-lixir and Flock Fixer? Do they both help...

One of my favorite chickens I’ve ever had was Paris, my Prairie Bluebell Egger. Her personality matched her gorgeous plumage, and she brought so much joy to the coop. If you’re looking for a chicken that lays beautiful blue eggs and fits well into a backyard flock, the Prairie Bluebell Egger chicken is definitely one to consider. These birds have become increasingly popular with backyard chicken keepers because they combine dependable egg production, eye-catching feather colors and friendly...

Picture credit: Freedom Ranger Hatchery Chickens, like any other animals, can run into health issues from time to time. The good news? A lot of those problems can be prevented with good nutrition, a clean coop and a little daily observation. But let’s be honest, sometimes things still happen in the coop. One issue that can sneak up on you is eye infections in chickens. They’re more common than you might think and can quickly impact your flock’s comfort, vision and overall health if left...