Molting is a natural process birds go through where they lose their old feathers and grow in new ones. Here are tips to help you understand what is happening and how to care for molting chickens. Are your chickens molting? Molting is a natural process birds go through where they lose old ... Read More about Caring for Molting Chickens
6 Steps to Train Chickens to Come When Called
Before you let your chickens free range, it is a good idea to have a strategy to get them back into their pen. Here are tips to train your chickens to come when called. One of the most hilarious things to witness is a flock of chickens running towards you when you call. The flap their wings, roll ... Read More about 6 Steps to Train Chickens to Come When Called
Installing a Bee Nuc Colony
We survived the drive home with bees loose in the car, we survived installing a bee nuc, and we (and the bees) learned how to coexist. See how we did it. The last time we got bees was... not a success. The biggest mistake we made was choosing to get a bee package to install into an empty hive. As ... Read More about Installing a Bee Nuc Colony
Deciding to Rehome Livestock
Making the decision to rehome livestock is never easy, but it may be the best choice for both you and your animals especially if the situation isn't right. The ducks were not a good fit for us, but that doesn't mean that we (and they) should go on just barely getting by and being unhappy. We ... Read More about Deciding to Rehome Livestock
5 Reasons I Hate Raising Ducks
Are you thinking about adding ducks to your homestead? Like any livestock, ducks may not be a good fit for every situation. Raising ducks has its pros and cons, and it's important to know both before you jump into this venture. Here are some reasons I hate raising ducks. Sometimes it ... Read More about 5 Reasons I Hate Raising Ducks
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