Learn how to raise healthy, happy hens!
Learn all about duck egg nutrition, including the nutritional value and health benefits of duck eggs and potential concerns, and find delicious recipes to put your duck eggs to use!
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Learn what imprinting is, the importance of imprinting on ducks, and how to do so effectively to help your ducklings thrive!
According to Brittanica, imprinting is, “a form of learning in which a very young animal fixes its attention on the first object with which it has visual, auditory, or tactile experience and after that follows that object. In nature the object is almost invariably a parent; in experiments, other animals and inanimate objects have been used.”
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Raising chickens and ducks together in the same coop can be a rewarding and efficient way to manage your backyard farm or homestead. While chickens and ducks have different needs, with careful planning and attention to detail, they can coexist … [Continue reading]
As the crisp autumn air gives way to the chilly winter temperatures, it's crucial to ensure that your feathered friends stay warm and comfortable in their coop. Winterizing your chicken coop is essential not only for the well-being of your beloved … [Continue reading]
Chicken owners must be prepared and proactive in feeding their flock in the winter. Cold temperatures and limited access to fresh forage can pose challenges. Still, with the right strategies in place, you can ensure that your chickens stay healthy, … [Continue reading]
We love to juice carrots, and with juicing comes a lot of pulp! So we decided to put it to good use, while also making it into a cooling treat for our chickens during the hot summer months! You can use any pulp you want to in this recipe, you can … [Continue reading]
We love to make suet cakes for our chickens in the winter months, to give them some extra fat in their diets to keep them warm. This time we decided to switch it up a bit and make our cakes using coconut oil because not only is coconut oil an … [Continue reading]
There’s so much excitement from the moment the eggs start pipping. Chicks, ducklings, they’re all so adorable. Watching them grow during those first weeks is probably one of the most exciting times of the year. I swear they double in size … [Continue reading]
Everyone needs water. People need to hydrate regularly. Cats and dogs should always have free access to a water bowl. Horses and cows need troughs refilled regularly. Chickens need water as much as any other species. But what happens when winter … [Continue reading]
If you keep backyard chickens, you already know how rewarding it can be. A steady supply of nutritious, fresh eggs, fewer pests in the garden, and the relaxing sound of chickens bock-bocking their way through a sunny afternoon all make for a happier … [Continue reading]