IN THIS SERIES, I’M GOING TO BREAK DOWN THE FIVE MOST IMPORTANT PARTS TO SETTING UP A QUALITY BROODER FOR CHICKS.   So far in this series, we have covered information to help pick a brooder (Part 1) and a heating source (Part 2), in (Part 3) were going to cover bedding options. There are […]

“If you know somethin’ well, you can always paint it, but people would be better off buyin’ chickens.” —Grandma Moses Grandma Moses was right with the second part of that quote.  People would be better off buyin’ chickens. So, say you listened to Grandma Moses, and you have your chickens.  Congratulations.  Enjoy them every day.  […]

In this series, I’m going to break down the five most important parts to setting up a quality brooder for chicks. In part one, information was given to hopefully help you choose your brooder, now a heat source needs to be chosen. There are some exemplary options out on the market today. Most of the […]

With chick season right around the corner, I figured it would be a good time to talk about common chick illnesses.  When it comes to chicks, the most important variable is timing. One moment they seem absolutely fine and the next they have perished.  So, let’s get right into the nitty-gritty.  Many illnesses are completely […]

Brrr!  It’s cold outside.  Not just cold, but freezing cold temperatures and brutal wind chills! I like to think that I am deliberate in tending to our flock of chickens this time of year, but it still happened!  Yep, one of our chickens got frostbite on her comb. See those black spots on the comb?  […]

Here at Miller Micro Farm, we raise a multitude of chicken breeds.  We adore all of our chickens, but there have been a few standout breeds over the years.  These standouts deserve special recognition for a job well done.  So raise an egg and help congratulate our pick for top breeds. Cold Climates Breeds Australorp […]

Over the past couple of years I’ve grown to love a few products that help simplify and improve how I care for my flock.  From ducks to turkeys to chickens, I found what works best and a few others that weren’t worth the money spent. Hopefully through our trial and error here on 25 Acres, […]

Dust baths are important for maintaining a healthy, happy flock. But what do you do when the ground is frozen or covered in snow? Make an all-weather dust bath for your chickens! We live in a part of the Western US that experiences cold winters but rarely gets a lot of snow. Last year, though, […]

Frenemies are described as those whom one is friendly with, despite a fundamental dislike or rivalry.  Sometimes in life, we all must associate with others we normally wouldn’t choose to.  Whether it’s simply being in the same space at the same time, or you require something from one another, we all learn to deal with […]

My grandmother, born in October 1928, grew up on her grandparent’s farm in Craigsville, West Virginia.  Her childhood began alongside The Great Depression.  As one of the middle children, she had many responsibilities around the farm.  Some of her earliest memories are of the animals on the farm, especially the chickens. My grandmother has loved […]