Learn what imprinting is, the importance of imprinting on ducks, and how to do so effectively to help your ducklings thrive! What is Imprinting? According to Brittanica, … [Read more...]
How to Keep Chicken Water from Freezing in the Winter
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 … [Read more...]
How to Fix an Egg-Bound Chicken?
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 … [Read more...]
How to Keep Raccoons Out of the Chicken Coop
Raccoons are cute cartoons, but in real life, they are ruthless wild animals. And they won’t think twice before eating your precious flock of chickens. We know first hand, as we lost three of our … [Read more...]
How to Keep Chickens in Winter
By and large, backyard chickens are pretty tough cookies. But even the toughest hen needs a little extra TLC to help get her through the coldest times of the year. We live in Minnesota, so many people … [Read more...]
How to Build a Chicken Tractor
The concept of free-range chickens is great, but it does include its dangers. Your girls are going to be exposed to nature, the neighbor’s dog, raccoons, you name it! A chicken tractor is a great … [Read more...]