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A growing number of people living in urban areas are keeping their own flock of chickens in their backyard. Some see it as a step towards sustainable living. Others just love the idea of fresh eggs every day and free lawn fertilizer. Caring for backyard chickens is as simple as opening their coop in the…
If you have ever owned chickens, you will know there is one thing they cannot do, which is stay quiet! Chickens make many different calls and sounds throughout the entire day. You may wonder whether they communicate with each other and how you can understand the various noises. Chickens have over 24 distinct sounds and…
Do you have ducks at home and are looking for healthy snacks to feed them? Ducks are no picky eaters, but there are some snacks they like more than others. Fortunately, there are plenty of healthy snacks that ducks love and that can keep them healthy and happy. Here are some of the best healthy snacks…
Even though our classic breakfast eggs are almost always chicken eggs, you can also eat duck eggs. But how do duck eggs taste and how many eggs do ducks lay? Duck eggs can be eaten and processed just like chicken eggs. Compared to chicken eggs, duck eggs taste creamier and more intensely “eggy”. Duck eggs…
Do you have little ducklings or a flock of adult ducks, but aren’t sure which ones are male or female? Basically, most duck breeds are easily distinguishable when they are fully grown, as female and male ducks have different plumage. To determine the sex of ducklings is more difficult, here you can look at their…
Having bedding on the floor of a chicken brooder is crucial for several reasons – it keeps the baby chicks from slipping around, prevents leg deformities, and plays a key role in keeping the brooder hygienic. Several types of bedding can be used in a chicken brooder, but what bedding is the best choice? The…
So you have decided to try your hand at incubating and hatching some chicken eggs, or maybe your hen is sitting on a couple of eggs. As it nears the time to welcome your cute little chicks to the family, you might want to start looking out for some signs of the impending hatching. So…
There is probably nothing cuter than a yellow bundle of fluff waddling in your backyard. You simply cannot ignore the irresistible cuteness of a ducking, but how do you raise ducklings? Prepare A Safe Environment To Raise Your Ducklings Set Up A Brooder Area For Ducklings Keep Your Duckling Brooder Clean Monitor The Brooder Temperature…