Ducks are a popular animal to raise on a homestead. Many people like ducks even more than they like their chickens! My husband being one of those people. He says all the time that he wishes we started with ducks. Since we’ve been raising ducks for a few years now, I thought I would write …
Do ducks lay eggs? The answer is pretty simple. Yep, they sure do. They lay big beautiful eggs that are packed with protein. They even have more protein than chicken eggs! I know I’ve already answered your question, but keep reading to learn some fascinating information about ducks and their eggs. Before we got our …
Can Chickens eat bread? On the homestead, chickens are often known as garbage disposals, eating just about anything they come across. They also have great instincts about what they can’t eat. However, chickens are kinda like dogs in the way that they LOVE junk food! The thing about a chicken’s instinct is that it really …
I make these homemade suet cakes for my chickens but they are great for wild birds too. These suet cakes will provide wild birds and other poultry with a great source of protein, vitamins, and other nutrients that their little bodies need during the winter months. This list of what do chickens eat, and what …
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If you’re new to chicken keeping you might wonder how much to feed chickens per day. Not feeding your chickens enough food can result in poor egg production, malnutrition, egg deformation, and much more. Learning what and how to feed your chickens is an integral part of having happy healthy chickens. It’s important to note …
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There are several different ways you can make frozen treats for chickens. They’ll love pecking at the ice to get some frozen treats. This will also give them something to do. Idle chickens are pecking chickens after all. Keep them busy and cool this coming summer and make them a frozen treat! Do you know …
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