Mankind has domesticated dogs for hunting, cats for pest-control, horses for transportation, cows for meat and dairy, and chickens for omelets. The chicken is a truly remarkable bird with many praise-worthy qualities. Here are several benefits of keeping chickens in your own back-yard. You may choose to house a few hens in a small pen, ...
Farmers have been raising chickens for centuries. Not only do they produce delicious eggs, but when matured can be used for some great meat. Chickens are fairly easy to raise, but can be very vulnerable to predators and disease. Simple shelters and feeding areas need to be constructed to house the chickens and keep them ...
As far as pets go, chickens are ones with the most advantages, they eat bugs, and provide you with food. NO, I am not suggesting you eat your beloved pet, I am referring to the eggs they will lay on a consistent basis. Roosters should be avoided as, in some breeds, they can be aggressive. ...
If this is your first winter with chickens, make sure that your coop is in a condition to protect your flock in the cold weather. The chicken is generally a hardy bird, but you can help yours adapt to the changes in temperature and keep them comfortable as the mercury dips. My hens thrived during ...
American’s call them Guinea fowl, the French call them Pintade and the Italians call them Faraone. They originally came from the coast of Western Africa. Guinea fowl have been documented in Egyptian history as far back as 2400 BC. Today, Guinea fowl are kept as pets, or as free-ranging, insect eating, egg producing livestock. Guinea ...
Keeping chickens on your small acreage or hobby farm during the winter can be accomplished and may even reward you with egg production year-round. While chickens are much more susceptible to predators, cold, disease and stress in the winter, with some careful planning and a little extra work you can minimize the chance of loosing ...
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