Calling all flock keepers and backyard chicken enthusiasts, prepare for your next DIY adventure…Build Your Own Chicken Coop! Once you have decided you want to raise chickens, you will have many questions: How can I build a chicken coop? Where do I purchase/find hens? How do I feed and raise my hens? A chicken coop […]
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Have you noticed your duck scratching excessively and feeling uneasy that it can’t eat or rest well? If you did, you may be wondering “do ducks carry fleas, mites, or other parasites?” If you think your poor duck is suffering from fleas and you want to save your bird from this misery, you clicked the […]
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For those who have kept chickens for any length of time, we like to think we know all the facts about chickens. Like what time they rise for breakfast all the way through to their favorite things to eat (for ours, it’s worms)! However, we’d bet that below we have compiled 20 surprising things even […]
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What exactly is a chicken tractor? Simply put, it is a mobile home, much like a caravan, or trailer, which contains everything your chicken needs in her house. It is a mobile chicken coop. It will contain food, water, a roosting perch, a nesting box, and a nice place for free-range. This definitive guide will […]
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The big, fluffy Cochin chicken begs to be picked up and cuddled! They have been seducing people for a long time and aren’t about to stop anytime soon! They have been described as ‘head-to-toe feathers’ – an apt description for these beautifully feathered birds. People cannot pass them by without remarking on them. These sweet […]
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If you’re like most bird enthusiasts, you probably consider your feathered friend to be a part of the family. So, when it comes time to hit the road for a vacation, you naturally want to bring your bird along for the ride. But is this really a good idea? Let’s take a look at some […]
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Are you currently experiencing some breeding problems in birds? Creating a bloodline for your pet bird is pretty exciting, but it’s never easy. It requires time, effort, skills, and patience since you may encounter problems along the way. If your breeding bird is currently sick or problematic or you’re just planning to breed your bird, […]
So you have a few leftovers and you want to give them to your hungry ducks, but the problem is it’s loaded with onion. Can ducks eat onions? Is it safe for them? In this article, we’ll discuss: The short-term and long-term effects of eating onions on waterfowl What to do if your duck has […]
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We all love our bantam breeds. No matter the quirks! Some have 4 toes, some 5, and some have feathered feet. Chickens with feathered feet are just as sweet as the other breeds. And today, we will talk about the nine best bantam chicken breeds with feathered feet. Let’s dive in! 9 Bantam Chickens with […]
Whether dealing with a hostile rooster, a lack of space, or the desire to eat the animals you’ve raised, you’re bound to eventually ask, “can I eat my rooster?” Here is everything you need to know about that. I’ll talk about why people eat their roosters. I’ll also discuss when you should butcher your rooster, […]
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