Prepping is all the rage and is here to stay. It comes under different labels . . . prepping, self-sufficiency, homesteading, emergency preparedness . . . they are all very similar and come down to survival of the most skilled and best prepared. When we started our homestead, we had self-sufficiency in mind. So much …
Chickens not laying eggs in the nesting box is a common problem mostly associated with young hens that just started laying. It’s annoying and needs to be nipped in the butt so it doesn’t become a lifelong habit. Assuming you have enough boxes for your hens (about 1 per 3-4 birds), and they are the …
There’s a variety of reasons your chickens may have stopped laying eggs. Below are some possible explanations to check out and see if they apply to your flock. Molting- My girls stop laying every year when it comes time for molting season. Molting is where they lose their old feathers and get in their new …
If you own chickens, you’ll need to have a coop to house your birds. This provides them a safe dry place to sleep as well as a place to provide you yummy eggs. The question is, how big of a coop do you need? And do you buy from a store or build it yourself? …
“Broody” is when a chicken stays in the nesting box in order to “hatch” eggs. She only leaves to relieve herself and to eat and drink. She does not lay eggs during this time and the process lasts about 21 days, which is about how long it would take to hatch a batch of eggs. …
Without rescues, abused, neglected, and abandoned animals would have nowhere to go. They come from a variety of bad situations and several need rehab to become eligible for adoption. The following are several sports that you wouldn’t think are abusive at first glace. Educate yourself on the realities. Abusive Sports Money brings in evil people. …
If you are new to chickens, you have probably wondered how many you need for either eggs or meat. This comes down to math and picking the appropriate breed for your needs. **FINALLY, A Smart Coop For Chickens (CLICK HERE)** Meat Birds Some meat breeds include Brahmas, Jersey Giants, Delaware’s . . . they are …
Sprouting your animal feed is the best way to get the most for your money, as well as provide your animals with optimal nutrition. By sprouting seeds, the overall vitamins, minerals, and protein content increases up to 20 times! It also makes it more digestible and bioavailable for your animals. **Finally, Smart Grow Systems – …
Caring for chickens in the winter isn’t too different from when it’s warm. They still need food, water, and shelter. Winter still comes with a few changes in the routine for your birds . . . All animals naturally build up the fur or down needed to keep warm as we ease into the winter …
When I started hatching eggs, I didn’t realized that elevation could have a drastic effect on your hatch rate. I lived at about 8,500 ft in elevation when I started hatching eggs for the first time. I followed the incubation instructions to the letter, but had a poor hatch rate. Out of 3 tries, my …
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