For the first several years that I raised chickens I followed the usual practice of buying my chicks in the spring then waiting the usual 18 to 20 weeks for that first egg. It always seemed that the new hens Read More …
Over the years I’ve tried several different types of chicken feeders with mixed results. The problem has always been the amount of feed the chickens seem to waste by tossing the feed out of the feeder. We usually have over Read More …
After we had purchased our first small flock of chickens I decided that I wanted to get some guineas. I heard they were great tick eaters and we needed something to help with tick control. I didn’t really know anything Read More …
I have found a better brooder heater. In the past whenever I got new chicks and put them in the brooder coop I would get out the heat lamp and hang it up. Try to get it positioned just right, Read More …
Anyone who has a farm knows the importance of having a good farm dog. They are invaluable for protecting your stock from predators. They are faithful companions who follow us about the daily routines of doing chores on the farm. Read More …
After years of getting a bad rap health experts now consider eggs a healthy and nutritious food. Eggs are just another in a long line of foods that people ate for generations until some genius decided they were bad for Read More …