Preparing Your Brooder for Day-Old Chicks
Temperature, bedding, feeder placement, and the first 72 hours after arrival.
Jun 20266 min read
The Rainbow Wings Blog
Guides, tips, and stories from our flock to yours — written by the team that hatches, raises, and ships our birds every week.
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First-Week Feeding Schedule for New Chicks
What starter to buy, how much, and when to introduce grit and treats.
May 20265 min read
Choosing the Right Breed for Your Climate
Cold-hardy, heat-tolerant, and dual-purpose breeds compared side by side.
Apr 20268 min read
Rare Heritage Breeds Worth Raising
A field guide to the heritage layers and dual-purpose birds our team keeps on the farm.
Mar 20269 min read
Building a Predator-Proof Coop
Hardware cloth, apron fencing, and the small details that keep the flock safe at night.
Feb 202610 min read
Ventilation Without Drafts: Coop Design Basics
Where to place vents, how much airflow you need, and common winter mistakes.
Jan 20267 min read
Understanding Egg Production Cycles
Light, nutrition, and molt — what to expect through the seasons.
Dec 20256 min read
Cleaning, Storing, and Shipping Fresh Eggs
Bloom, temperature, and packaging that keeps eggs safe from coop to kitchen.
Nov 20255 min read
Common Flock Health Issues and How to Prevent Them
Biosecurity basics, parasite control, and when to call the vet.
Oct 20259 min read
Spotting and Treating Marek's, Coccidiosis, and Mites
Symptoms to watch for and the treatments we keep in the farm cabinet.
Sep 20258 min read
Feeding Your Flock: A Complete Nutrition Guide
Starter, grower, layer, and treats — matching feed to age and purpose.
Aug 202510 min read
Grit, Calcium, and Free-Choice Supplements
Why oyster shell belongs on the side and never mixed into layer feed.
Jul 20255 min read
Incubation 101: From Setting Eggs to Lockdown
Temperature, humidity, turning, and the last three days that make or break your hatch.
Jun 202511 min read
Troubleshooting a Low Hatch Rate
A step-by-step diagnostic when the incubator falls short of expectations.
May 20257 min read
Winterizing the Coop Without Overheating It
Deep litter, water heaters, and why plastic wrap usually causes more harm than good.
Apr 20256 min read
Summer Heat: Keeping Birds Cool and Laying
Shade, electrolytes, frozen treats, and the signs of heat stress.
Mar 20256 min read
Behind the Scenes at Rainbow Wings Aviary
A tour of our hatchery, breeder pens, and the people who care for the flock every day.
Feb 20255 min read
Meet Our Breeders: The Silkies
How we selected and bred our foundation flock of show-quality Silkies.
Jan 20256 min read
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