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Why Fall is the Best Time to Order Chicks!

August 2, 2018
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Most people consider fluffy peeping baby chicks a harbinger of spring. That makes sense, as March, April and May are the months of rebirth. The weather’s warming, wild birds nest,and baby cottontail rabbits appear on the lawn. Popping open the…

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Take a Gander at our 2018 New Breed Line-Up!

December 14, 2017
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For a good portion of the year, Hoover's prepares our breeder flocks for the next season. We carefully select breeds for our line-up that are both hardy, and would fit well into different farm or backyard environments. We know that…

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Creamy Turkey and Wild Rice Soup

November 10, 2017
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Planning leftovers for that turkey already? Look no further, this a huge hit from Ally on Ally's Sweet and Savory Eats, will satisfy those family members without making them feel like they are just eating leftovers. "Our kids gobble {sorry, I…

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Cranberry Apple Stuffing

November 9, 2017
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Stuffing is one of the most traditional side dishes that graces the Thanksgiving spread. There are so many different stuffing recipes out there its hard to go wrong with it. This Apple Cranberry Stuffing from the Gingered Whisk is just…

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Raisin Ham Sauce

November 9, 2017
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At Hoover's we're a little partial to poultry being served at the Thanksgiving table, but ham comes in at a close second to turkey. A recipe submitted by Alicia at The Pork Diaries has a mouth watering addition to that…

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A Few of our Favorite Things!

November 7, 2017
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Introducing, the Hoover's Hatchery approved top 10 Christmas gift items for your favorite chicken lover (or yourself)! We love these products so much we cant just keep them to ourselves, and we think your chicken enthusiast will love these too!…

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Let There Be Light: Putting Chickens on Overtime

October 5, 2017
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A healthy laying flock often frustrates its owners by slowing egg production just as the holiday baking season approaches. Biology explains the reason and modern flock management offers a solution. Nature programmed chickens to lay the most eggs as day…

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Should I Heat My Chicken Coop?

October 5, 2017
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During a January deep freeze many flock owners enjoy the toasty comfort of a home warmed by a furnace or woodstove but worry about their chickens out in the frigid weather. Some wonder if they should heat the coop. Birds…

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Top 5 Reasons to Buy Fall Chicks

August 31, 2017
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Late summer and fall is usually the time to start reaping the rewards of our gardening and preparing our yards, homes, and farms for cooler weather. When we think of fall we usually don't think of chicks, naturally animals give…

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Composting For Newbies

August 31, 2017
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Every day millions of Americans toss valuable natural resources into the trash or stuff them down the garbage disposal. Then, they trek to the store to buy fertilizer for their vegetables, flowers, or lawn. How silly when composting is an…

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