When you think of goats, does the image of a white-faced, bearded creature with horns come to mind? That’s an Alpine goat! While their coats and facial features can differ from breed to breed, Alpine goats are one of the most popular breeds for both meat and dairy production. Here’s everything you need to know […]
Are you looking to start your own backyard chicken coop but don’t know which breed to choose? Then look no further! Today, we will be talking about the best breeds of chickens for white eggs. Whether you’re a farm enthusiast or just looking for an egg-cellent addition to your family, this blog post has all […]
Do chickens have tongues? Don’t worry; I get why you’re suddenly wondering about this. It’s not often thought about – an animal’s anatomy and digestive process. If you’ve raised meat chickens or repurposed an older laying hen, you’ve likely done the processing yourself. When removing the gizzard and crop, you might be surprised to discover […]
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Goats are mischievous creatures, so can goats and chickens live together successfully? In short, the answer is yes. However, that decision has pros and cons and plenty to consider. There is something so satisfying about stepping into a clean coop with fresh bedding, a warm heat lamp if the weather requires one, straw-filled nesting boxes, […]
How do you know if a duck is in pain? Truthfully, when I first introduced birds to our farm, I chose chickens as livestock animal number 1. I wanted eggs to eat and eggs to sell. For some time, I kept only chickens, that is, until I saw a neighbor’s fuzzy, goofy ducklings. From then […]
Chickens can devour almost everything. But can chickens eat mushrooms, the spore-bearing fruit formed as an umbrella by fungus or fungi? Well, the answer can be yes or no. They can eat several mushroom species, but not everything in the wild is safe for your flock. So, in this article, we’ll talk about the following: […]
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With growing concern about the food supply chain, one particularly worrying issue has become a hot topic of discussion: the global egg shortage. Not only is this causing prices for eggs to soar (or just outright not be available), but it is creating severe economic concerns. It also makes it difficult or impossible for many […]
At 1 pm on Saturday, January 28, 2023, a horrific fire broke out in one of Hillandale Farm’s 50′ x 600′ chicken coops. When firefighters arrived, they said the entire building was engulfed in flames, raging and creating tons of heavy, thick smoke. The smoke could be seen for miles in Bozrah. It took one […]
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Are you looking for some natural treats to feed your chickens? Lemons may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but believe it or not, they can actually provide tons of health benefits and make great snacks for your feathered friends. In this post, we’ll look in-depth at how chickens can safely eat […]
One of the lesser-known problems goat keepers face is overeating disease, also known as crop overload or enterotoxemia. Overeating disease is a dangerous condition when goats consume too much concentrated feed, such as grains, pellet feeds, or sugars. Unfortunately, it can quickly become life-threatening if left untreated. In this blog post, we will explore what […]