by Marie | Jun 13, 2022 | Brooding, Ducks, Incubating, Hatching & Brooding, Spring, Summer
Caring For A Broody Duck Allowing a duck to sit on eggs and attempt to hatch them can be a fun and educational experience for you. Going “broody” is the term used to describe letting a chicken, duck, or any other type of poultry set on eggs. How to Make A Duck Go...
by Jess N | May 18, 2020 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Spring
Beneficial Plants For Your Chickens Raising poultry and growing a garden go hand in hand. They are both excellent ways to be self-sufficient and promote a healthy lifestyle. When you are planning your garden for your family, why not add a few plants that are...
by Marie | Mar 9, 2020 | Incubating, Hatching & Brooding, Spring, Turkeys
Hatching Poults With A Broody Turkey Hen I remember when I got my first pair of Blue Slate turkeys about 10 years ago. I purchased them as an adult pair in early spring and thought it would be really neat to have a turkey go broody and hatch out her own poults.There...
by Meghan H | Jan 25, 2019 | Homestead, Spring
Using Eggshells To Start Seeds For Your Garden Starting seeds in an eggshell doesn’t have to be another Pinterest pin and forget it. It’s an easy and very practical method of starting seeds for us chicken keepers. You probably already have everything you need on hand....
by Jess N | Apr 6, 2018 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Spring
Chicken Coop Spring Cleaning Checklist Spring is here, and that means time for Spring Cleaning your chicken coop! After the long winter, a chicken coop is in need of a good cleaning. Check out our Chicken Coop Spring Cleaning Steps. Chicken Coop Spring Cleaning Steps...
