Clipping chicken wings is a good skill to have if you’re going to raise backyard chickens. Unlike humans, who periodically get a haircut, shave, and nail trim, most chickens are pretty well equipped to take care of their own trims.
Read MoreWhat does a chicken coop need in case of emergency? Learn what you need to have on hand to be prepared for the unknown.
Read MoreIs gardening with guinea fowl possible? Absolutely! Guineas take care of ticks, grasshoppers, Japanese beetles and other obnoxious bugs in your garden without wrecking your plants.
Read MoreHere’s what you need to know about raising baby chicks before you bring them home.
Read MoreRaising geese for meat is the primary purpose for most goose breeds, although some are bred with an emphasis on other attributes as well.
Read MoreAcross the country, chicken lovers are fighting to legalize keeping a few backyard chickens. Here are some tips to help in your community.
Read MoreThe therapeutic value of taking dogs to visit hospitals, special needs centers, schools, and nursing homes is well known. Even docile cats are now sometimes used as therapy animals, providing companionship, confidence, and a feeling of well-being to people in need.
Read MoreNo chicken breed is perfect, but many Buckeye chicken breeders figure they have come close enough with their breed. Breeders extol the virtues of vigor, resilience and disease resistance in a brown egg layer that grows to a solid size.
Read MoreEveryone is looking for a bargain, and raising chickens for eggs is the second rung on the homesteading ladder. The first is growing your own veggies.
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