Chickens are the best
If you own chickens, you’ve doubtlessly realized that the chickens really own YOU! It’s impossible not to fall in love with them….and you have all the signs of a crazy chicken lady to prove it. Grab your best friend and see just how crazy you are – here’s 20 signs you and your bestie are…
If you’re eating, then stop before reading this article about vent gleet. It’s actually the photos of backyard chickens that’ll turn you off, not really the content. But you’ve been warned that there’s some super yummy photos ahead. (You can help hens with vent gleet by giving them apple cider vinegar. You can learn to…
Today, I’m going to show you how you can use essential oils to prevent and deter insects that can bother your pets. With some notable exceptions (which we’ll talk about below), essential oils are safe to use on and around your pets when diluted with a carrier oil, such as coconut oil (on large animals,…
Quite frequently, I get messages from readers asking “What vaccines do my chickens need?” In this article, we’re going to cover what vaccines are available for your flock. (This article was reviewed for veterinary accuracy by a licensed veterinarian on June 3, 2017.) Before we get started, let’s get one thing out of the way: I’m…
Buying grain for your livestock can add up – ask me how I know. This year, we decided to do something different – we planted a garden to grow greens for our rabbits and chickens. It’s been a success and now we have enough free food for everyone to have an extra bite every day…
If you have ducks, they’ll need a place to live, right? That’s where our free duck house plans come in! We added 4 new ducks to our farm this year: 2 Khaki Campbells and 2 Pekins. We even hit the jackpot and managed to get both a hen and a dake of each breed! Sometimes things…
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