Keeping small flocks of geese in suburban backyards is gaining popularity, perhaps because the many misconceptions about the nature of waterfowl are at last being replaced with accurate information about their nature and proper care. Here are ten reasons to consider raising backyard geese.
Read MoreMuch has been written about the benefits of eating eggs. Undoubtedly, the incredible egg has endured during all eras of history.
Read MoreIt’s a common question when you’re figuring out what to feed chickens. What chicken feed brand should you choose for your feathered friends?
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Read MoreFeeding backyard chickens should hypothetically be a simple thing to do. You know what can chickens eat, but when the chicken feeders and waterers we buy fail to live up to expectations, it complicates things.
Read MoreWhen I first started keeping chickens, I felt that feeding scratch grains was necessary. I don’t remember where I heard this, but I fed scratch grains with corn daily.
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Read MoreSome people love to hear a rooster crowing. Others complain so vociferously you’d think they were talking about a barking dog.
Read MoreHere are a few unusual pieces of information about poultry for you to share next time you lack something to talk about.
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