Raising chickens is a great first addition to your homestead. It doesn't matter if you are living in the suburbs or have a ton of acreage. Chickens cost less,
My chicks are about 8 weeks and I had a board separating them from the other half of the garage. The past few days they are all roosting on the board and...
Roosting and perching are natural behaviours for chickens and should be encouraged.
A tour of the chicken tractor: Notice the wheels. You turn the crank first and the whole structure is raised off the ground by about 3 inches. Then, if you were on perfectly flat land, it's light enough to push or pull. On uneven land, best to hook it to the back of your car. …
How can you identify the sex of a baby turkey?Whether you're prepping for a hunting trip or breeding turkeys of your own, knowing how to sex turkeys on the fly is a helpful skill to have under your belt. What if you can't get a super close...
I walk you through 3 different methods for sexing chicks at day 1, 3 weeks and 6 weeks old. Feather Sexing, Tail Sexing and Comb sexing are all explained.
Get the essential tips for first time chicken owner, from preparing their coop to handling the first few days with your flock.
This Chick Growth Guide provides information on dietary changes, heat needs, and much more when it comes to raising a brood of chicks!
How to clean a chicken coop. When deep cleaning a chicken coop everything has to get cleaned from bedding to the cobwebs in the ceiling. Here's how.
While the turkey is a well-known bird (due to Thanksgiving dinner), few folks raise them and even fewer understand the difference between broad-breasted and heritage breeds. Let me explain the difference! Broads vs Heritage The
Well, FINALLY here is my submission for today's Featured Stamper Challenge. I am so excited that mothermark (Cindy) was chosen, as she is one of my favorite stampers here! My Story: 1. I knew this would be tough, so I chose three cards before church to think about. 2. After church (and my birthday party!) I chose the one I would case, thinking that although almost ALL of Cindy's cards look complicated to me, this one I could tackle. 3. HAHAHAHAHA!!! Am I insane??? I think now that NONE of her cards would be easy to tackle so kudos to all who complete this CHALLENGE (and yes, thanks to Beth and mothermark, I was totally challenged today..). 4. I have cut and re-cut and re-measured and covered up and fixed so many mistakes on this it's not even funny! I really thought this would be easier than it was, but it's now like 3 1/2 hours later and I am DONE! WOO HOO! 5. I chose chickens because -- well everyone knows why. 6. My DH and sister are laughing at me because of all the comments I was making while *trying* to CASE this card: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/453085?cat=500&ppuser=80269 So now I am in even more awe of mothermark's stamping because it is no easy task to CASE!! CONGRATS Cindy!! (I did have fun....lol)
any body have pictures of their SIMPLE and SMALL broody boxes? two of my cochins went broody today and need to seperate them because the other chickens are...
Turkeys require more protein in their diet than chickens. What do turkeys eat? I'm going to explore that question in some detail.
Популярная в Финляндии, порода Алхон в наших широтах не получила пока большого распространения. Однако эти неприхотливые и трудолюбивые несушки вполне заслуживают внимания как птицеводов-любителей, так и опытных фермеров.
Droppings boards are essentially a shelf designed to collect chicken poop generated overnight. Most chicken-keepers scrape off the droppings boards (DBs) each morning. I use a 12" taping knife and a big bucket, which makes quick work of the task. Then it goes directly to the compost pile.
Welcome to Baby Chick Identification Photos by My Pet Chicken! Whether you're a seasoned poultry enthusiast or a new backyard chicken keeper, identifying your baby chicks can be a delightful yet challenging task. My Pet Chicken can help you identify which baby chicks are which in your new flock. We offer photos and des
The Cacklebean egg, created by Paddy and Steph Bourn in the Cotswolds, is taking the place of regular eggs around the U.K. George Pendle reports on their newfound popularity.
Many poultry farmers are very shocked when they catch a glimpse of this certain phenomenon. Chickens eating rocks! But is ... Read more
Baby turkeys are called poults and they are raised almost identically to chicks with a few important differences.
