Resources
Helping You Prepare for a Successful Start
Bringing ready-to-lay pullets onto your farm or property is an exciting step—and good preparation makes all the difference. Whether you’re purchasing pullets for the first time or expanding an existing flock, the resources below are designed to help you make informed decisions and set your birds up for a smooth transition into lay.
Our goal is to support healthy birds, confident buyers, and strong early production through practical, easy-to-understand guidance.
Small Flock Vet Information
Barrhead Veterinary Clinic, 60006 RR34, 780-674-5335
Rocky Rapids Veterinary Clinic, 5606 56 Street, 780-542-2144
South Side Animal Hospital 1994 Ltd (In Clinic Only), 6003-104 St, 780-434-6462
Edson Vet Clinic, 4403-2 Ave, 780-723-3354
Prairie Livestock Veterinarians, 4940 81 St Unit 1, (403) 314-2216
Leduc Farm Animal Hospital, 5710 47th street, (780) 986-3269
Prairie Livestock Veterinarians (Lethbridge)
Resources for New & Expanding Flocks
Premise Identification Program
Chickens are livestock and you will need a PID regardless of the number of birds you own. A PID is mandatory to purchase pullets from STS Farms. Click the title above to learn more.
Raising Chickens in Alberta
Developed by the University of Alberta, this resource will introduce you to the specific needs of poultry in our region. Click the title above to download.
Coop Checklist
Prepared by Alberta Farm Animal Care (now closed), this checklist will guide you through daily, weekly and monthly tasks. Click the title above to download.
Urban Hens Manual
Prepared by Alberta Farm Animal Care (now closed), this guide was designed for the needs of urban hen owners. Click the title above to download.
STS Egg Tracking Sheet
Keep Tabs on Your Coop! Whether you have a small backyard coop or a larger farm flock, tracking your daily egg counts is one of the best ways to keep your birds healthy and productive. We’re happy to share our personal Egg Tracking Sheet with fellow chicken keepers—grab your free copy by clicking on the title and start logging your daily yield!