The exciting world of sheep husbandry is a great one to get into - but it brings with it all kinds of sheep vocabulary that you need to know about. If you’re looking for a glossary of sheep terms, ...
All You Need to Know About Creating Chicken Dust Bath
“Savannah! The chickens are dying! Like a lot of them!” Oh no! My heart starts pounding and I race out to the chicken run only to find half my flock joyously dust bathing. This was a mistake my ...
Mineral and Nutritional Requirements for Sheep
If you raise sheep, it’s essential that you do some research into their nutritional requirements. Unlike humans, sheep can’t just pop out to the drugstore and pick up a multivitamin to fill in the ...
How Much Protein Do Ducks Really Need?
Have you tried to buy duck feed at your local farm store? If so, were you able to find duck feed that was specifically formulated for the stage of life your duckling or duck was at? Did you see ...
Glossary of Chicken Terminology
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 ...