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Ask The Expert February/March 2022

Add to Favorites Barred Rocks Not Laying  Carol: Hello, I have six 22-week-old hens. Four Barred Rock and two that are orange-brown colored. The two orange-brown hens started laying eggs …

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Ask the Expert April/May 2022

Add to Favorites Booties For Bumblefoot?  Hi Marissa,   Do you know about neoprene booties for Pekin ducks that have bumblefoot?   Thank you,   Deborah  ***********************************  Hi Deborah,  I haven’t personally used …

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Bawk Mahal Coop Inspiration 6/22

Repurpose building materials you have lying around for a creative and affordable coop.

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Erminettes

Erminettes were brought to the United States in the 1860s and poultry fanciers have loved them ever since.

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My Geriatric Flock

It would be difficult not to have some tales about the antics of backyard chickens. I have my share, and it is focusing on my older chickens.

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Ask The Expert June/July 2022

Add to Favorites Mandarin Breeding I look forward to your emails. I have a pair of Mandarins, but it is the law in South Africa to pinion all nonindigenous waterfowl. …

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Tips for Improving a Home Egg Business

There is just something about high-quality, farm-fresh eggs that most find hard to resist. Here are tips for improving your home egg business

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Sudden Death in Chickens

There’s nothing more horrifying than having your seemingly healthy chickens suddenly die with no warning. How can sudden death be prevented?

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Summer Pests in Chickens

Some of the most dangerous enemies of chickens aren’t predators. Here are some summer pests you should know about and what to do about them.

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K&B Liberty Farms

Why the name K&B Liberty Farms? Well, the initials for Kris and Brittney are obvious, but liberty has a deep meaning for this family.

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