Training a chicken to follow
How do we transfer chickens from the tractor back to the coop? Anna has them conditioned to respond to the sound of some feed being shaken in a cup. A handy trick to have when chickens get in an escape...
View ArticleFree-range ducks survive but don t lay eggs
We’ve been writing a lot more about ducks than chickens for the last month or so, which isn’t because we love our chickens less. In fact, our land fowl are much more malleable, while our waterfowl seem...
View ArticleRodent proof chicken feeder
These PVC chicken feeders are a good way to store a whole bag of feed.If you have an issue with rodents stealing the food at night put a cap on the entrance while the chickens are sleeping.What would...
View ArticleMetal chicken feed container update
We’ve been using a modified metal trash can to store chicken feed for 5 years. That new trash can shine is gone, but the silicone seal at the handle continues to keep water out.
View ArticleDried meal worm treats
We’ve been searching for a cheap way to raise meal worms without using costly cereal products. In the meantime an easy solution is to order a big bag of dried meal worms. It can help if your chickens...
View ArticleChicken Keeping 101
Caring For ChickensWhen I announced to the family that I wanted to get a dozen or so to keep, my wife nearly went through the roof. “We don’t have time to care for animals!” she said. There were...
View ArticleBuying Chicken Feed Online
The traditional way to buy feed for your farm animals is to hop in the car and go to your nearest farm supply and pick up a bag. But with the convenience of online shopping nowadays, have you ever...
View ArticleGrazing chickens with cows
What’s the recipe for ultra-low chicken feed costs? In the spring, at least, our neighbor’s flock barely wants to touch anything other than high-energy (and cheap) scratch feed because they have so...
View ArticleWhat kinds of table scraps are safe for chickens?
Did you know that grass and insects can make up about 20% of a chicken’s diet in the summer months? Unfortunately, cooped-up chickens don’t have access to that same scrumptious feast. But you can fill...
View ArticleBABY CHICK CARE & FEED
BABY CHICK CARE WATER: The majority of baby chick fatality is because the chick does not start to drink right away. Water is more important than feed on the first day. Never let them run out of...
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