Feeds for RTL Chickens

Brown laying hen standing outdoors

What to feed ready-to-lay (RTL) hens: a complete layer feed, free-choice calcium, clean water and limited treats, plus tips on splitting meals.

What Eats Ground Bees?

Birds, spiders, robber flies and wasps eat ground bees. Learn about their predators and what to do if you find a nest in your yard.

Dodson & Horrell Chicken Feed

Hens eating from a feeder in a henhouse

Dodson & Horrell poultry feed explained: layer pellets versus mash, grower feed for young birds, and how to switch your flock to layer feed.

Chicken Feed for 3-Month-Old Chicks

Young chickens feeding in a backyard coop

At 3 months old, chicks should be eating a grower feed with about 16–18% protein, not starter and not layer feed. Here is what to feed, which treats are safe, and when to switch to layer feed.

What Do Bee Larvae Eat?

A bee collecting nectar from a flower

What honey bee larvae eat: royal jelly, honey and bee bread, and how diet decides whether a larva becomes a queen or a worker.

How to Get a Sick Cow to Eat

A cow that won’t eat needs a vet. Here is what to offer safely while you wait, warning signs that need an urgent call, and what not to do.