by Manda Hepworth | Dec 5, 2022 | Ducks, Geese, Poultry Health & Wellness
Importance of Bathing For Waterfowl If you have owned ducks or geese, you already know how messy they can be. As soon as you give them fresh water, they instantly bathe and play in it. It seems like, within a matter of minutes, their water source looks like you never... 
by Manda Hepworth | May 24, 2021 | Chickens, Poultry Health & Wellness
All About Spurs In Chickens A spur on a chicken is a small, horn-like protrusion that grows from a chicken’s leg just above the foot. It points inward to be used as an efficient spearing weapon, when needed. The spur is most commonly found on roosters, where the spur... 
by Manda Hepworth | May 10, 2021 | Chickens
Which Is Better? Day Old Chicks Or Started Pullets When deciding how to begin your egg laying flock of chickens, most people research the many breeds available to pick out their favorites, then make a list and go shopping. While most backyard chicken owners choose to... 
by Manda Hepworth | Apr 5, 2021 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces
The Difference Between A Chicken Coop And Run Let’s talk about the difference between a chicken coop and a chicken run. To break it down, a chicken coop is a house for your chickens. The coop contains nesting boxes and roosts and can be completely closed at night to... 
by Manda Hepworth | Mar 25, 2019 | Homestead, Summer, Tales from the Coop
Can I Raise Honeybees Around My Chickens? Have you been contemplating the addition of a honeybee hive to your yard and wondered if it would be safe to do when you own chickens? Once upon a time, I had the same question after I noticed that my garden was suffering from...