The Chicken Scoop

Practical chicken-care guides from Happy Heart Farms in Live Oak, Florida. Find clear answers about raising pullets, preparing a coop, choosing breeds and recognizing changes in flock health.

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Latest Scoop: Is My Chicken’s Poop Normal?

Learn about regular droppings, softer cecal droppings and the warning signs that call for a poultry veterinarian.

Read the chicken-poop guide

Getting Started with Your Flock

Why Buy Pullets Instead of Chicks?
How to Set Up Your Chicken Coop Before Your Pullets Arrive
The Best Egg Laying Chickens for Florida Backyards
Five Backyard Chicken Breeds Worth Knowing

Everyday Chicken Care

Chicken Health and Care — What Every Flock Owner Needs to Know
Preparing Your Coop for Florida’s Heat
When Will My Pullets Start Laying?
Chicken Molting: What It Is, Signs & How to Help Your Flock

Flock Health and Troubleshooting

Use these guides for general education. A poultry veterinarian should assess sick birds; a symptom or photograph alone cannot establish a diagnosis.

Normal Chicken Poop: What to Expect and When to Seek Help
Why New Birds Sometimes Struggle in an Established Flock
Common Diseases in Backyard Chickens — A Complete Reference Guide
Understanding Marek’s Disease in Chickens
Gapeworm in Chickens
Mycoplasma in Chickens

Helpful Resources and Pickup Information

Additional Poultry Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Online Ordering and Pickup Policies
Our Health Guarantee

Ready to plan your next flock? Browse available pullets and upcoming pickup dates. Farm pickup is in Live Oak, Florida.