January is the coldest month of the year around here. We came home after New Years and noticed black spots on our chicken’s wattles. Frostbite has affected our flock. Anyone who raises chickens in a very cold climate will have to deal with frostbite at some point. It’s important to know how to prevent it, […]
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Ducks are gaining in popularity and why not? They are cute, fun to watch and they have the most adorable waddles. How Much Does It Cost To Keep A Pet Duck? Pet duck costs range widely in price. If you have a setup already congruent for ducks, then the annual costs of feeding ducks
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If you are thinking about raising birds for eggs, you may be considering between quail, chicken, or ducks. Which is best? Which bird is easiest to raise and which is the most affordable? These are a few of the questions I set out to answer in this guide. There are specific benefits to each
Quail, Chicken, Duck Eggs: Pictures, Nutrition, Pros & Cons Read More »
Goslings and ducklings are adorable. It makes it tempting to bring one home for a family pet. But, before you give in to the impulse to bring home a baby duck or goose, consider the full implications of raising wildfowl. Both ducks and geese can live for as many as 20 years. Are you ready
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Raising ducks, chickens, turkeys and geese can be a lot of fun. If you are raising more than one type of bird, you may be wondering if it’s possible to interbreed some of your mixed flock. Depending on the types of birds you have, it may be technically possible to breed two species together. But,
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Fresh eggs are amazing. They are usually larger than store eggs and taste better with more nutrients and vitamins. But, it is frustrating if your chickens stop laying eggs. It’s even harder if you have pullets that should have started laying eggs but haven’t. My neighbor and I bought pullets at the same time.
10 Ways To Get Your Chickens Laying More Eggs In 5 Days Read More »
A broken leg isn’t the only cause of a chicken’s limping or refusing to use its leg. Infection, disease, genetic defects and mites can also cause a chicken to favor one leg over another. Let’s cover each of these and cures or treatments. Bumblefoot Staphylococcus Mycoplasma synoviae Fungal Infections Mites Injuries from bad equipment
Lame Chickens: Infections, Diseases, Common Injuries- Causes Read More »
Many things can cause a chicken to lose a leg. Sometimes the cause is so traumatic, such as a predator attack, that the chicken dies from the shock or blood loss. But, other causes can often be treated and after the first two critical weeks have passed, you can feel more confident that your chicken
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Disease, predators, or accidents can cause extreme damage to a chicken’s leg. When that happens, it often causes distress to those of us caring for the chicken. If you are facing this situation, you are probably asking a few questions. You are wondering what is wrong with the leg, if your chicken can survive, what
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When I first got a pig, I didn’t prepare as much as I should have, which left me scrambling to put up fences and get everything ready for my new pet. Caring for a pig doesn’t have to be super stressful- especially if you are ready before you bring it home. Are pigs easy to
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