For farmers and homesteaders who wish to have a homegrown supply of nutritious eggs and meat, raising bobwhite quail is a fantastic option. Bobwhite quail are great birds to raise for a number of reasons: Smaller in size They produce eggs Quieter than chickens They can be used for meat Affordable They are aesthetic looking […]
Is there another breed that more quintessentially says English barnyard hen than a Buff Orpington? People almost always picture a plump, stately, beautifully feathered hen going about her business in the barnyard as if she owns the place and is most definitely not in a hurry! As we shall see, the Orpington is a fairly […]
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The Golden Comet chicken is one of the more recent hybrid chickens that has been bred for great egg production. It was initially ‘made’ for the commercial industry, but it has successfully transitioned into small farms and backyards worldwide and is possibly the most widely kept hybrid hen. This article will delve into its history […]
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Our recent article on the Buff Orpington was well received and prompted folks to ask about Lavender Orpingtons – it seems that lavender is the ‘in’ color at the moment! Orpingtons come in a large variety of colors and patterns. These past couple of years have seen a steady rise in interest for Lavender and […]
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Although owls are often depicted as wise and regal creatures, they make terrible pets. Here’s why: they’re very messy, they require a lot of special care, and they can be dangerous to have around small children and animals. If you’re thinking of getting an owl as a pet, think again – there are plenty of […]
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Have you ever seen a macaw? They’re beautiful tropical birds that can be green, blue, or yellow. Are you considering getting a macaw as a pet bird? If so, you’ll want to read this first. We will share with you some of the pros and cons of having a Hahn’s macaw as a pet. By […]
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Keeping eggs fresh has always been a challenge. Less than 100 years ago refrigeration was a luxury for the rich, so keeping eggs fresh relied on ingenuity and the staples of the house. In this article we are going to be talking mainly about hard boiled eggs; how to, storage, nutrition. This is all you […]
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We’ve all heard that “good fences make good neighbors,” and once you deal with animals, it makes a lot more sense! While you may have the courtesy not to wander onto your neighbor’s property and scatter their mulch, the same can’t be said for your chickens! Hoofstock is a whole other ballgame – particularly goats. […]
Chickens aren’t fussy when it comes to feeding time. They really couldn’t care less if you dumped their food on the ground, they would still eat and make a lot of mess while doing it! We supply our flock with feeders so that waste can be minimized, food is kept clean and fresh and we […]
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Someone once asked me if my chickens had names. I replied “of course, don’t your children have names?” OK – so I’m not quite to the point of thinking my chickens are ‘real children’ – my hens are much better behaved! This article is a bit of fun to see what names people have come […]
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