Ever wonder why eggshells have odd bumps or discolorations? Learn how eggs develop and troubleshoot abnormal eggs with chicken owner and writer Elizabeth Diane Mack.
Read MoreEver wondered how to tell if eggs are bad or not? Today I hope to clarify a few things, including the shortcomings of the classic egg float test.
Read MoreAre you looking for a method for preserving eggs in their whole raw form? If so, water glassing eggs is the most efficient long-term method available.
Read MoreWhen thinking about basic chicken coop design, you need to consider six main things. Whether you plan to construct a high-end, designer chicken coop or something basic, you’ll need to keep your birds safe from predators.
Read MoreTaking care of guinea fowl can be uplifting … or cause problems with the neighbors!
When an old friend, Roy Miller, invited us to camp on his field in Lincolnshire, he didn’t mention the bird life, so it was an unexpected delight to be greeted by a flock of guinea fowl on arrival.
Read MoreIt is time to begin preparations for breeding and collecting eggs for hatching. Anyone can have great success in learning how to hatch chicken eggs; all that is necessary is to provide good conditions that work in accord with the nature of the birds, and the cycle of reproduction. So where do we begin?
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