Preventing hens from eating eggs can become a serious problem. Learn the proper precautions and remedies to hopefully break this behavior.
09
Aug
Aug
Category Archives: Farming
01
Jul
Jul
This Fourth of July, celebrate America AND chicken. Take a second to learn about where the American poultry industry is and where it has come from!
Care, Farming, General Knowledge, Live Poultry, Poultry Health, Raising Chickens
A Guide On Brooding Baby Chicks
06
Jun
Jun
Learn about brooding baby chicks in a fun and simple way geared towards first-time raisers or anyone looking to learn how to breed newborn baby chicks!
Farming, General Knowledge, History, Live Poultry, Raising Chickens
Silver Spangled Banner: An Intro to Hamburg Chickens
13
May
May
Hamburg Chickens one of the oldest breeds of domesticated poultry. Learn everything about their history, their purpose, or their beauty!
28
Apr
Apr
There are many different reasons to own ducks on your farm or in your backyard. Learn about the best and most popular duck breeds for you!
04
Apr
Apr
Yes, of course you should free range your chicken flock if you can! Free range chickens will be happier, healthier hens with strong immune systems!
Care, Culture, Farming, Poultry Health, Protection, Raising Chickens
The Low-Down on Poultry Vaccines
23
Mar
Mar
Learn more about poultry vaccines! Knowing when to vaccinate or not can be the difference in your flock. Educating yourself is key in protecting your flock.
Care, Farming, Food, General Knowledge, Raising Chickens, Tips
Poultry Processing Equipment for the Novice Farmer
14
Mar
Mar
A quick guide on poultry processing for small farms. This how-to will teach farmers of any level how to process chickens safely and efficiently.
01
Mar
Mar
We often think about adding chickens to our farms and yards. Chickens have TV shows, blog hops, etc. But what about raising pheasants this Summer!?
Culture, Farming, General Knowledge, History, Raising Chickens, Tips
An American Classic: The Rhode Island Red
23
Feb
Feb
The Rhode Island Red Chicken came about in the same Frankenstein-ish type of way that has given birth to so many other popular heritage chicken breeds.
Care, Culture, Farming, Fun, General Knowledge, Raising Chickens, Tips
What Your Rooster Wants You to Know
17
Feb
Feb
With the help of my boys and our friends on Youtube, let’s take a (sorry, I couldn’t resist) saunter down the road of rooster training and behavior.
Culture, Farming, General Knowledge, History, Raising Chickens
Barred Plymouth Rock Will Rock Your Flock
08
Feb
Feb
Since it was first accepted into the American Standard of Perfection in 1874, the Barred Plymouth Rock has been one of America’s favorite backyard breeds.