Sep 28, 2026 | Announcements
By: Elliot GrandiaPosted 5:32 AM, Mar 15, 2023 and last updated 12:17 PM, Mar 15, 2023ZEELAND, Mich — Remember the good ol’ elementary school days when you’d watch half a dozen eggs hatch in the classroom mini incubator? Townline Hatchery in Zeeland basically does the...
Sep 23, 2026 | Chicken Care
Your chicks will need close attention for the first few days after they arrive. Get these things right and the rest is easy. We have been hatching poultry in Zeeland since 1913, and this is the guidance we give our own customers every day. Before your chicks arrive...
Nov 20, 2022 | Chicken Care, Chickens, Educational
Even if you’re new to chickens, the term Marek’s Disease is bound to pop up quickly in your journey into the world of poultry. Your first experience with the term may have even been during checkout with your favorite online hatchery as an add-on optional...
Sep 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Highly pathogenic avian influenza moves fast, and the farms that come through it best are the ones that did their paperwork before anything went wrong. This page pulls together the emergency contacts, sampling guidance, and preparation steps Michigan poultry producers...
Nov 23, 2020 | Chickens, Educational
What chickens lay the most eggs? Have you ever wondered which chickens lay the most eggs? Well, then we’ve put together the perfect list of prolific egg-layers for you to choose from. In this post, we’re going into detail about chicken breeds that lay the most eggs,...
Nov 20, 2020 | Chicken Care, Chickens, DIY, Educational
How to winterize your chicken coop As winter approaches, you may wonder how to winterize your chicken coop. The good news is, chickens are hardy animals that can survive through harsh winters. With that being said, you’ve got to do your part to ensure...
Nov 16, 2020 | Chicken Care, Chickens
What to do when chickens attack! You love your chickens, but every once in a while you’ll have a bad egg in the bunch. When chickens attack it can either be a natural behavior that can be corrected, or a personality problem that cannot. First, take a deep breath...
Jul 28, 2020 | Chickens, Educational
4 Reasons to Have a Rooster in Your Flock Whether you’ve had a flock of chickens for a while, or you’re just starting out, you may wonder if you should have a rooster in your flock. The truth is, there are many reasons people can think of (quite quickly) to not keep a...
Jul 28, 2020 | Chicken Care, Chickens, Uncategorized
5 Ways to Test the Freshness of Your Eggs Is there anything better than farm fresh eggs? From the bright orange yolk to the fresh flavor, nothing quite compares to an egg from one of your very own hens. And if you have multiple chickens laying eggs you could be...
Jul 28, 2020 | Chicken Care, Chickens, Educational
What’s Wrong With my Baby Chick? Baby chicks tend to be quite resilient little birds, but from time-to-time, you’ll encounter a few complications in your brooder. And knowing how to prevent or treat these problems will help you raise healthy happy chicks. We’re...
