Flock Journey

Today on Flock Journey™ Podcast we're going to be talking about shipping! We will discuss the embargo that was placed, our shipping practices, and update you with information we do know. 

In this episode, we talk with Michelle Marine all about raising winter chicks. You can follow along with Michelle Marine on her website Simplify, Live, Love, on her Facebook Page, and on her Instagram Page.

In this episode we talk all about what is needed in a coop- Brad literally has seen it all when it comes to coops. You can find him on his website https://coopdreams.tv/, Facebook page, or Instagram page. 

Shelby DeVore introduces us to the basics of homesteading. You can keep up with Shelby on her blog, Farminence. She has a free Gardening with Chickens guide! 

In this episode we talk all about brooding- what is it? Why do we have to do it? Annie shares with us some great tips on how to be a successful backyard chicken keeper! You can following along with Annie's flock on Strong Animal's Instagram page @Stronganimalschickenessentials. 

It's cold here in Iowa, so we're going to talk all about keeping water liquid. It's important that your chickens have accessibility to water, so Marion and Rich are going to introduce us to their DIY Waterer and other tips. You can find the blog post about Keeping Water Liquid here https://newsfromthecoop.hoovershatchery.com/keeping-water-liquid/ . 

We recently announced our partnership with NatureServe® Feeds- which is a feed line that contains essential oils. In this episode Dr. Kevin Roberson explains what you should look for when picking out feed for your backyard flock. You can find out more about NatureServe® on their website https://www.natureservefeed.com/ or on their Facebook Page.

We recently announced our partnership with Strong Animals Chicken Essentials- which are essential oil based products for backyard flocks. In this episode Dr. Tim explains some of the many benefits of using essential oils in poultry. You can find out more about Strong Animals on their website https://www.getstronganimals.com/, on their Facebook Page, and on Instagram.

We're going to introduce you to all of our new breed with our breeding flock manager, Jon Alden! Learn more about all of the breeds we offer at Flock Journey 

Mary and Tony Halsted tell us about the history of Hoover's Hatchery. Mary Halsted owned and operated Hoover’s Hatchery for 47-years. Her and her husband Doug worked here for many years before they purchased it from Bob and Helen Hoover. Her son Tony currently works as our Director of Business and Sales. They both are here every day and really make Hoover’s Hatchery what it is. In this podcast you will learn all about what Hoover’s Hatchery means to them!

Hoover's Hatchery is so excited to bring you Flock Journey Podcast! We will be launching our first episode on January 26 and will be posting twice a week.