DIY is not always cheaper than buying the store version of some things. However, when it comes to raising chickens, you can provide quite a bit of what they need using stuff you have on the ...
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 ...
How to Deal with Flighty Chickens
Chickens aren’t known for their awesome ability to fly. In reality, most chickens can’t get very far off the ground - although they do have the capability of catching some air when they really want ...
How to Keep Hawks Away and Protect Your Chickens
My Great Pyrenees puppy erupted into excited barking. My chickens started to sound the alarm in unison. Then, a strangled squawk echoed across our holler. Without even stopping for shoes, I raced ...
Fire Prevention Tips for Your Chicken Coop
Fires on the farm can be a very real and frightening possibility that can leave assets destroyed and livestock hurt. Many fires can be prevented by using some common safety measures and knowing the ...
The Complete Guide to Raising Meat Goats for Profit
There’s no better time to get into raising meat goats for profit than now. Trends for the consumption of this lean red meat are rapidly on the rise, and there’s no end in sight. Supply and ...
3 Easy Methods to Pasteurize Goat Milk at Home
Congratulations! You did it! You invested in dairy goats, figured out how to milk them, and have delicious goat’s milk looking you in the face. Now, what should you do with it? The next step is a ...
9 Medicinal Herbs for Chickens to Keep Your Flock Healthier
Growing medicinal herbs in your garden beds or around your coop for your chickens is an excellent - but often overlooked - idea. Herbs are not only helpful for humans, but they can keep your chicken ...
Why Are Your Chickens Laying Soft Eggs and What to Do About It
There’s nothing worse than harvesting eggs and feeling a soft egg that is rubber-shelled amongst your gorgeous clutch. Rubbery or thin-shelled, soft eggs aren’t uncommon in a nesting box, but they ...