Whether you’re new to photographing birds or you’ve been doing it for several years, there’s no doubt about it – capturing images of birds in flight is a talent that very few of us have. Even the best photographers will find themselves struggling at photographing birds in flight, but thankfully, with the right equipment and […]
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Today’s subject is automatic chicken feeders. Automatic feeders offer several huge benefits over traditional (gravity) feeders; firstly they help reduce waste and secondly, they keep the feed fresh for longer. What’s not to like? They have been around for a while now, so in this article, we are going to look at what options there […]
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Once upon a time, we didn’t have to worry about organic chicken feed for our animals and livestock. Sadly, that is no longer true. Manufacturers have been adding things to animal feeds for decades; antibiotics, hormones, and now Genetically Modified Organisms (all in the name of animal health and economy). Happily, some of those practices […]
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Do your goats fight against each other and injure other herd members with their horns? Do you struggle milking and handling them because of their aggressive tendencies? In these situations, disbudding goats may be the most common suggestion you’ll ever hear from experienced goat farm owners. But what is disbudding, and how can you and […]
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Whether you see them only occasionally as they fly from shrub to shrub, or you have a family of cardinals living in your backyard birdhouse. You’re likely wondering whether there is any cardinal symbolism that you should be aware of. The short answer? Absolutely. The cardinal is one of the most well-known and iconic birds […]
It’s unlikely you will become a millionaire when you sell backyard chicken eggs. However, you should be able to generate a small income that can at least cover feed costs. A basic primer on how to sell chicken eggs, whether you have a small amount every week or if you have a more significant amount […]
There is a large variety of poultry netting out there. Some have quite specific uses, whilst others are more multi-purpose. Poultry netting can be expensive so we are going to review some of the cheaper options too. Our caveat to everyone though is that it is generally cheaper for good reason. Using the right sort […]
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Many people get chickens thinking they are cute, easy to look after, and do not require a great deal of maintenance. After all, how much upkeep can a chicken require? Unfortunately, this rosy outlook puts a lot of chickens into shelters, on the streets, or killed because they did not meet the owners’ expectations. If […]
Whether you are a new chicken owner, or a long-time lover, one of the most important aspects of keeping a healthy happy flock is their housing. Walk-in chicken coops fit the bill because they are easy to clean, accessible, and allow for chickens to have enough elbow room to stretch and grow. When looking for […]
The minute you fall in love with raising goats, you probably ask yourself, what is goat milk used for? Because you’re most likely thinking of adding a few (or 20) goats to your herd. But what can you do with their milk to turn a profit, or even just as a hobby or provide for […]