Deworming (also called “worming”) ducks is not a topic that’s frequently discussed but an important component of poultry keeping. In this article, we will discuss every aspect of deworming ducks, from routines to signs of parasites, to options available and more. Can Ducks Be Dewormed? Ducks can be dewormed. It’s not something often discussed, but […]
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are important – but do your flocks need a daily snack, too? Chickens have a lot of energy and need plenty of calories to keep them going. At the same time, you can provide most of your chickens’ nutritional requirements via their feed – which is specially formulated to meet their […]
Are you interested in adding some rare finds to your flock? Every single bird on this list is a stunner with outstanding qualities; it would be a shame if they were to go away. If any of these breeds speak to you, seriously consider adding them to your breeding program so you can boost their […]
Free-ranging ducks are undeniably happy, especially when they swim in a big pond, congregate under a cool shade tree, or plat through a messy mud puddle in the yard. Unfortunately, this beautiful freedom comes with a cost, usually the loss of life for at least one duck per year. While you cannot guarantee the safety […]
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What Is The Deep Litter Method? (The Short Version) The Deep Litter method involves tossing carbon materials, such as straw, cardboard, hay, or wood chips onto the manure in a chicken coop or barn. Rather than scooping the muck out, layers of carbon are added on top, making a manure and carbon ‘lasagna” of sorts […]
Ducks are one of the least expensive and easiest to keep poultry birds as either a backyard egg layer or farm pet. Unlike roosters, drakes (mature male ducks) neither become aggressive or loud – a definite plus if you are keeping ducks in a non-rural setting. Contrary to popular belief, you do not need to […]
Have you ever tried to introduce dogs to your chickens? Or are you planning to do so? The idea of canines and chickens getting along with each other may sound counterintuitive for a reason. Dog’s cousins and chickens have a predator-prey relationship in the wild, and some dogs retain their hunting instinct to this day. […]
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Tennessee Fainting goats, or myotonic goats, are often kept as merely entertaining farm pets but are actually bred to be a high-quality meat goats. This American goat breed does not actually faint but merely stiffens up and falls over sideways when startled due to a hereditary condition known as myotonia congenita. Fainting goats are also […]
Nearly all modern chickens today result from carefully cross-bred species in the past. And humankind isn’t finished yet; there are so many mixes that have a ton of benefits. Sometimes mixing two great breeds results in an even better chicken, which is why cross-breeding happens all the time, even today on a massive commercial scale. […]
Whether upgrading your old coop or starting from scratch and building a brand new one, you make dozens of small decisions with owning chickens. Picking the best chicken water cups for your flock is one of those decisions. We’ll show you the good and bad aspects of using poultry water cups and then the best […]