Did you ever want to get chickens but thought it was too much trouble? Did the thought of housing them, feeding them, and cleaning the coop put you off!? There is no denying that some work is attached to keeping chickens, but it’s nowhere near as bad as you think! Once you have your coop […]
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Cockerels dancing and chasing the girls around the yard are a sure sign that the warmer months are here. When the chickens mate, the games begin. Baby chicks are on the horizon. Although some of the antics that go on may seem amusing to us, mating is a severe occupation for your chickens. Only the strong […]
Looking for low-maintenance birds to raise as pets? You’re in the right place. There are many reasons to raise birds. Some people do it for the sheer enjoyment of caring for a pet, others enjoy having fresh eggs in their diet, and still, others want to teach their children about nature. Raising birds can be […]
One of the major perks of raising your chickens for meat is that you have a say in what goes into (or doesn’t ) go into raising your organic meat chickens. When you control how you raise your own meat, you can make important decisions about how to care for them, how they will live, […]
Did you know that chickens can produce over 24 distinct sounds/calls? If you answered yes – you are right, but do you know what each of them means? Research has shown us that they talk about a lot of things – from food to danger. They can combine these noises to make even more ‘dialog’ […]
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Want to learn more about nine of the top quiet pet bird species? You’ve come to the right place. Pets are a large part of our lives today. They keep us company, provide comfort and often give us the companionship we crave when living alone. But what about those people who have noisy pets? What […]
Chicken nesting boxes aren’t essential for hens to lay eggs. They can (and do) lay where they feel secure. The nesting box is essential for you, the flock keeper, unless you enjoy searching the yard, outbuildings, and under every bush or overhang for eggs! In this article, we cover the basics of nesting boxes, including […]
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New to being a bird owner? Welcome to the club! Do you feel like there is something about owning birds that separates you from the rest of the world? Well, it’s probably not just your imagination. There are some things only bird owners understand. Being a bird owner is a lot of work. You have […]
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If you’re looking for natural ways to treat your flock for parasites, you may want to add diatomaceous earth to your care plan. More and more chicken owners have jumped on board with natural methods of coop care in recent years. Luckily, more research is conducted every year to use this ancient substance to prevent […]
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In this post, we’ll tell you about raising 14 of the most popular companion birds as pets. If you’re thinking about raising birds as pets, you’ve made a smart choice. Birds are beautiful and come in many shapes, sizes, colors, and styles. The type of bird you choose will depend on your lifestyle and personality. […]