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 […]
Regular health checks for your birds can prevent minor problems from becoming major headaches. You probably already take mental notes of what’s going on with your flock on a daily basis. This article gives you a few pointers on what you are looking for and how to deal with some minor problems as they occur. […]
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Have you considered making your mix for your livestock feed? What do you think are the main ingredients in farm animal feed? If you are entirely new to raising livestock, then you’re in the right place! In this article, you will learn what animal feed is made of and what other nutrients you can add […]
Did you know that birds have a unique ability to hide their illnesses? So, if you’re planning to bring in a new member into your flock, you must not skip the most important preventive measure—quarantining. But you may be wondering how to quarantine pet birds and how long this process takes. Well, if those things […]
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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 […]
If you’re looking for the best chicken breeds indoors, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some of the best chicken breeds for small-space living, as well as some tips on how to keep them happy and healthy. So whether you’re just starting out with backyard chickens or are looking […]
When it comes to choosing a birdcage, safety should be your number one priority. It’s important to select a type of cage that is large enough for your bird to spread their wings and move around in, but also safe and secure. There are many different types of bird cages on the market, so it […]