One of the coolest things about raising chickens is hatching your own chicks. In very little time at all, you will soon have a brooder box full of those scampering little fuzz balls. They are undeniably cute, but it won’t be long at all before you notice that they are also quite noisy. It seems […]
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Chickens are one of the most popular kinds of livestock the world over for good reason. They lay copious amounts of eggs, they generate lots of good fertilizer, and of course they are harvested for their meat. Wings, thighs, breasts, and more are all sent to supermarkets and restaurants around the world, around the clock…
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You know, there’s an old saying that says familiarity breeds contempt. But if it doesn’t breed contempt, then familiarity can definitely lead to taking something for granted. This is easy to see when considering all of the domestic animals that we have in our lives. Everybody jumps for joy when they see a charismatic wild
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Anyone who has ever raised chickens knows they are pretty hardy birds, and also knows how incredibly delicate they are when they are newborn chicks. From incubating and hatching to dietary requirements, these little things are pretty needy! And another factor that is imperative to their survival is temperature. Compared to adult birds, chicks are
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If you are breeding chickens deliberately, or are just raising a mixed flock of hens and roosters, you will probably encounter a broody hen from time to time. But more than this, some hens seem to get downright hostile, hissing, clucking, and raising a racket even when there are no eggs in her box. Is
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If you own chickens, you already know that they will regularly lose feathers. Much of the time you’ll come outside only to see a clump of feathers on the ground, or else a few scattered here and there. Why this happens varies, but it could come down to fighting, self-plucking behavior, predator attacks, or just
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Goats are known for their love of eating just about anything. And this is for a good reason, as goats need a surprisingly varied diet in order to get all the nutrition their bodies require. But what most people don’t know is that goats can actually enjoy quite a bit of fruit. Hard to imagine
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Have you ever heard the expression matter than a wet hen? How about the old wives’ tale that says chickens shouldn’t be out in the rain because they can drown? Seems there was a lot of popular folk wisdom concerning chickens and rain, and why they shouldn’t be outside in it. Maybe it is just
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So you like growing peppers, but you also want to add some spice to your life? Jalapeno peppers might be just the thing for you. In this post, I will teach you how to plant, grow, and harvest jalapeno peppers. Let’s get started! Are Jalapenos Easy to Grow? Jalapenos are a type of chili pepper
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Baby ducks are probably the hands-down cutest critters that will ever be on your homestead. And while adult ducks are surprisingly hardy animals, baby ducks are conversely quite delicate. They require constant but specialized nutrition so they can grow up strong without any health issues. Though ducks can eat a variety of foods and are
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