Buying a chicken coop is not easy. You need a coop that is going to house and protect your backyard chicken flock. However, the ideal pre-made chicken coop is a difficult product to find. Manufacturers and distributors are challenged to make a coop that will get the job done at a reasonable price. At eFowl, we’ve seen […]
Category Archives: Protection
General Knowledge, Housing, Protection, Tips, Uncategorized
All Cooped Up: Finding the Right Chicken Coop
13
Jun
Jun
A brief guide on what you should expect to build or look for when either shopping for or constructing a chicken coop for your backyard chicken flock.
Care, Culture, General Knowledge, Live Poultry, Poultry Health, Protection, Raising Chickens
Battling Bumblefoot: What You Need to Know
02
Jun
Jun
Learn the basics on battling the inevitable bumblefoot. Though it’s not usually a life threatening infection, you should be prepared to treat it!
Care, General Knowledge, Live Poultry, Protection, Raising Chickens, Tips
Treating Common Poultry Illness
28
Mar
Mar
Lear about common poultry illness and how to treat or vaccinate for them before it comes a problem. Save your birds, save your time, save your money!
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, Ducks, Fun, General Knowledge, Housing, Live Poultry, Pets, Protection, Raising Ducklings
Properly Brooding Wood and Mandarin Ducklings
10
Sep
Sep
This article will show you how to properly and safely brood mandarin and wood ducklings right on your own farm or inside your home!
Care, General Knowledge, Housing, Pets, Protection, Raising Ducklings
Breeding 101: Tips and Tricks on Breeding your Ornamental Ducks
03
Sep
Sep
Ornamental ducks are a little different from standard ducks, but not that different! Learn how to breed them effectively!
Care, Farming, General Knowledge, Housing, Protection, Tips
How to Properly Raise and Care for your New Juvenile Ducks
20
Aug
Aug
If you have a pair of juvenile ducks sent to you, you’d better know how to raise them! Learn more here on how to make their lives happy and healthy.
Care, Farming, Food, Fun, Gardening, General Knowledge, Guinea Fowl, Protection
Guinea Fowl and the Department of Farmland Security
31
Jul
Jul
In a world where guinea pigs get all the glory, it’s about time people learned a little more about the guinea fowl. They’re very handy birds to have around!
13
Apr
Apr
With so many options, choosing a chicken coop can be stressful. Luckily, if you know your flock, it shouldn’t be that difficult to understand what’s best!
20
Jan
Jan
Predator Prevention should be at or near the top of every flock owner’s priority list. Learn how to protect your flock and your eggs!
Care, Farming, General Knowledge, Guinea Fowl, Housing, Protection, Tips
Respiratory Infections: The Fowl Pox
03
Dec
Dec
One of the most common and potentially devastating viral respiratory diseases that threatens your operation and flock is Fowl Pox.