In the chicken world, you may often find yourself reading an article or talking to a chicken keeper and realize you have absolutely no idea what they are talking about. Of course, this scenario ...
What is Medicated Chick Starter – Do My Chicks Actually Need It?
If you’re new to raising chicks and chickens, all the lingo and terminology out there might be confusing. From layer feed to broiler ration, mash to pellet, it can be tough to figure out what to ...
Silver Appleyard Duck: A Heritage, Dual-Purpose Breed
The Silver Appleyard duck sounds quite enchanting with an elegant name that seems to have come straight out of a fairytale. Silver Appleyards certainly have some charming characteristics that make ...
Raising Rabbits for Fur: Best Fiber Breeds, Housing, Feeding, Breeding, and Grooming
If you’re interested in producing your own fiber on your farm, whether you plan to use it for spinning or you want to sell it, there’s no better way to do it than to raise your own fiber ...
Choosing the Right Chicken Breed Based on Temperament
Many factors go into choosing the right chicken breed for every flock and its unique dynamics. Picking the best breeds for your own flock will help you to enjoy your chickens and set them up to thrive ...
How to Diagnose and Treat Crop Ailments in Chickens
We all want to raise happy and healthy chickens, don’t we? However, if you’ve been keeping chickens for a while, you know it’s not always easy to keep your flock healthy. Parasites, diseases, and crop ...
Cayuga Duck: Shiny Green Beauties Laying Dark Colored Eggs
In the chicken keeping world, chicken keepers often enjoy expanding their flock for rainbow egg baskets. Who says duck keepers can’t have some fun too? When a Cayuga duck starts laying eggs, the shade ...
How Many Chickens Should You Raise for Eggs
Choosing to get started with a flock of chickens is an exciting decision that will require many follow-up decisions as you figure out the logistics of your impending flock. One of the first ...
How Raising Chickens Can Teach Children About Responsibility
When I was nine years old, my family acquired our first batch of meat chickens. A decision that likely changed the course of my life. I was enamored with the delicate new chicks. I happily took on the ...