Types of Chicken Breeds: A Guide
This guide offers an in-depth look at different chicken breeds and their unique traits to help you select the right breed for your needs.
Read More March 17, 2026 | Blain's Farm & FleetLooking into starting to raise your own poultry? If your answer is yes, Blain’s Farm & Fleet has all the information you need in the 2019 Poultry Breed Guide. Learn more about the poultry breeds we sell to verify you are making the right selection. Whether you want to raise chickens for egg production, turkeys for meat, or if you’re involved in the local 4-H and want to show your bird at the county fair, you can find the perfect breed that suit your needs!
This guide offers an in-depth look at different chicken breeds and their unique traits to help you select the right breed for your needs.
Read More March 17, 2026 | Blain's Farm & FleetA chicken dust bath is essential for keeping your flock happy and healthy. Create your own with just a few basic materials and easy steps.
Read More December 17, 2024 | Blain's Farm & FleetA vital part of raising backyard chickens is keeping them healthy. Learn how to keep your flock clean and healthy with Blain's Farm & Fleet.
Read More January 5, 2016 | Blain's Farm & FleetLearn essential chicken care tips for extreme cold, from coop prep to flock protection. Keep your chickens safe this winter.
Read More November 1, 2023 | Blain's Farm & FleetFrom pine shavings to sand, there are plenty of chicken coop bedding options. Learn how to choose the right one for your coop.
Read More October 18, 2023 | Blain's Farm & FleetWhile some chickens are meant for egg or meat production, others are more ideal for ornamental use. Learn about the best show chickens.
Read More January 12, 2024 | Blain's Farm & FleetIncubating chicken eggs is a fun, rewarding, yet fragile experience. In this guide, learn about chicken egg incubators.
Read More January 26, 2015 | Blain's Farm & FleetWhen done right, you can house chickens and ducks together. Learn how to properly raise ducks and chickens to live together in harmony.
Read More January 9, 2024 | Blain's Farm & FleetAs your chicks grow, they'll need to move outside. Nutrena and Blain's Farm & Fleet are here to help you get your chicks ready to leave the brooder.
Read More April 27, 2016 | Blain's Farm & FleetGet the right chicken feeder and waterer for your flock. Learn about the different types to choose from with Blain's Farm & Fleet.
Read More August 31, 2023 | Blain's Farm & FleetIf you want to raise your own meat birds, learn about the different breeds of chickens that are best for meat production with Blain's Farm & Fleet.
Read More December 28, 2016 | Blain's Farm & FleetRaising baby chicks requires time, patience, and nurturing care. Follow these simple tips to properly care for your baby chicks.
Read More January 24, 2024 | Blain's Farm & Fleet