When the eggs slow down: molt, daylight, and what is normal in fall
OSU and MSU Extension on the fall egg slowdown: what is normal, how daylight drives the laying cycle, and the safe way to add light.
Barn notes
Practical routines and source-based reading for small-flock and barn owners, with ways to keep animal observations organized in PawLine.
Latest barn notes
Deep litter: let the coop bedding work for you this winter
UMD and UMN Extension on deep litter for winter coops: warmth from composting bedding, managed with ventilation and dry top-ups.
Before the weekend: a chicken-sitter handoff that explains the ordinary
Turn your flock's normal routine into a practical handoff, with clear observations, source-based care basics and a place for follow-up notes.
Before the first freeze: make the horse-water check specific
A winter water check should confirm access, equipment condition and follow-up, not simply mark a trough as present.
Expecting a poultry visitor? Prepare the entry before they arrive
Make your flock's visitor-entry instructions visible and usable, including where equipment and outside footwear belong.