Chickens eliminate their waste, urine, and feces in excreta. This excreta exits the body via the cloaca. So do chickens pee? Technically, no. But how does this work? And why do chickens excrete this excreta (usually called poop) so often? Let’s talk about it. How Does the Chicken Digestive System Work? When you give your […]
Pineapples are very sweet treats, especially for chickens, and because of this, your flock will love this fruit as a treat. Chickens can eat pineapples but should not be given to the flock in excess, and I’ll explain why in-depth, below. Will Chickens Want to Eat Pineapples? Yes, the inside of a pineapple has that […]
If you’re wondering if duck breeds can comingle, the answer is generally a yes, but with a few exceptions, which we will get into below. Whether you’re thinking about breeding your favorite ducks together to make the perfect flock of new ducklings or you’re toying with the idea of creating your very own new breed […]
Just last week, mid-day, I noticed my hens clucking far out from the coop, not just one hen, multiple. They would also idle by the chicken coop but not enter the run. A chicken predator during the day is not common in this area, but I immediately went to check. Sure enough, a younger opossum […]
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Once the temperature starts falling, we know it’s not going to be long before we are making several trips per day to the coop to collect eggs. There is only one thing worse than getting to the nest boxes and finding all the eggs frozen- and that is your chickens not laying eggs at all! The […]
In an ideal world, everyone would love chickens but the truth is some people hate chickens. They look upon the living creature as ‘noisy nuggets’, so what happens when your neighbor hates your chickens and starts causing a commotion? This is certainly an unpleasant situation but normally one which can be amicably resolved. Today, we […]
Are you a newbie in duck keeping? Waterfowls are hardy animals that rarely get sick, but if you want them to thrive and be productive, you need to know how to keep your ducks healthy and happy. So, today, we gathered 21 tips to help your waterfowl stay in good shape and have a better […]
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It’s getting to be that time of year again when those of us in ‘the frozen North’ can all look forward to frozen drinking troughs and waterers and a trek through the snow to take fresh water to our flock. Wouldn’t it be nice if we didn’t have to do that trek several times a […]
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Buying a duck is a big commitment, even if you only buy a handful of these adorable little creatures. Taking on the responsibility of caring for another life should never be entered into lightly. Before opening your wallet, you must KNOW that you have the time, space, and money to care for the ducks year-round […]
While ducks are beautiful creatures that can make for great pets, there are a few health hazards associated with them that potential owners should be aware of. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some of the diseases that humans can contract from ducks as well as how to prevent them. What Are the Most Common Duck […]