Rooster spurs. Just the sound of the word makes me nervous. The pain caused by these bonelike structures has given a name to other devices intended to cause discomfort (think cowboy spurs). If you have roosters, you know spurs are one of the most nerve-wracking things about roosters or your barn in general. A rooster […]
When Fall arrives, molting is not far behind. Broody hens have probably already molted. Those that have finished molting are now sporting bright, tight new feathers, red combs, and wattles, but no eggs. The number of eggs that chickens lay is hugely affected by the season and the number of daylight hours. In today’s article, […]
Have you been dying to have olive eggs in your basket lately? Why don’t you try to raise an Olive Egger chicken yourself to enjoy having more of it and find pleasure in having a friendly feathery companion? These birds may not be as glamorous as other chickens, but their eggs are. And there’s more […]
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Goats can be excellent pets. Their adorable nature and charming personalities, along with their intelligence, are why goats are frequent stars in petting zoos. Now, not only being groomed as companion animals but also are in high demand for incredibly lucrative “Goat Yoga” classes. Keeping goats as pets not only brings the joy commonly associated […]
Raising ducks for eggs is no more difficult than raising chickens for the same reason – in fact, it might just be far more accessible. Although ducks do make noise, they are sometimes far less noisy than chickens … especially if a rooster is included in your backyard flock. Unlike mature male roosters, male drakes […]
So you’ve decided to raise and process your own meat chickens. You’ve done your research and know exactly how to raise the perfect broiler. Now you’re looking forward to poultry processing day. It’s important to be prepared and have all the processing equipment ready before the butcher day arrives (and trust me, it sneaks up […]
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Are your chickens not looking well? Are they experiencing diarrhea and not moving as much? It could be a symptom of an underlying condition. One common sickness is necrotic enteritis in chickens. Enteritis in poultry is a controllable disease increasing in number, causing about $6 billion loss worldwide in poultry production. A warning sign that […]
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Are your quails about to lay eggs? If you keep your birds for egg production, you need to know that you must give the best layer diet for quails a few weeks before their laying season. But how can you ensure you’re giving the best layer feed for quails when there are only a few […]
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Did your quails stop laying eggs? If yes, you’re probably figuring out how to get quails to lay eggs that’s why you landed here. It can be frustrating to see that the birds you invested in seem to slack off when its laying season is supposed to start. But worry no more. In this comprehensive […]
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Are you planning to raise quails? Do you already own a few of these delightful birds? Either way, we are here to help teach you about the cold hardiness of quails. Most people would prefer raising quails to chickens due to their minimum requirements. They would do well nesting on the ground, and they don’t […]
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