We all know that keeping chickens free-range provides them with the best living conditions – they can roam freely, pick the best natural food, and display all …
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At some point or another – most homesteaders and chicken parents usually ask the following questions. Can chickens eat banana peels? And is it safe …
My Indian Runner Ducks always look a little bit like penguins, but if my chickens start waddling around like Pingu or Feathers McGraw, I know …
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It’s guava time over here in South Africa and the soft, squishy fruits are tumbling from the trees with alarming regularity. Personally, I hate guavas, …
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Chickens have a surprisingly varied diet and will gulp down the most disgusting-looking insects and worms just as happily as they will their normal chicken …
Feeding Strawberries to Chickens… Hydrogen Cyanide, Anyone? Read More »
Do you want to keep your chickens safe from predators or prevent your beloved flock from escaping and wreaking havoc upon your neighbor’s lawn and …
How High Should a Chicken Fence Be to Keep Chickens In and Predators Out? Read More »
It sounds like my hens are being tortured. The shrill cries, cackles, and shrieks they make when laying an egg are enough to have the …
A chicken twisting its head upside down is a disturbing sight. A symptom of wry neck, this condition is easy to treat, if a little …
My chickens have gone from free-range to all over the farm in the past few weeks. My ramshackle collection of crossbreed chooks are now in …
How to Clip a Chicken’s Wings So It Can’t Fly [and Whether You Should] Read More »
Whether you view the opossum as a friend or a fiend, finding one in your chicken coop is never a pleasant experience. Although the opossum …
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Let’s dive into the pros and cons of raising ducks in your backyard! Are backyard ducks right for you? Raising Ducks in Your Backyard Those …
