Starplate Building System Starplate Building System Build any small structure you need, easily & economically!Starplates are steel plates, with channels to hold 2×2’s, 2×3’s or 2×4’s. You simply drill holes in each end of 25 struts of equal length and bolt them into t… 3 years ago
Guide to Protecting Chickens from Predators Guide to Protecting Chickens from Predators Whether you’re a first-time chicken-keeper or an experienced farmer, it doesn’t take long to fall for your flock. Unfortunately, your eyes aren’t the only ones that yourchickens will catch. These valuable, entertai… 3 years ago
Most Common Health Issues Chickens Face Most Common Health Issues Chickens Face A healthy flock is a happy flock. Like any pet or livestock, it’s important to keep yourchickens safe from harmful diseases. Chicken diseases spread in a variety of ways. If left unchecked, they can infect the enti… 3 years ago
How to Keep Chickens in an Urban Environment How to Keep Chickens in an Urban Environment Chickens can be wonderful and profitable pets, so it’s no wonder chicken raising is catching on—even in large cities. However, if you’re making plans for a metropolitan flock, there are a few different things to keep in … 3 years ago
How to Choose the Right Chicken Coop Size How to Choose the Right Chicken Coop Size When you get any new animal, you have to consider a lot of details. In addition to acquiring the animal itself, you need to make sure you have all the right equipment, supplies, and arrangements in place to ensure they h… 3 years ago
How to Care for Baby Chicks, Ducks, & Geese How to Care for Baby Chicks, Ducks, & Geese BABY CHICKS NEED FEED, WATER, HEAT, LIGHT & SPACE.For chicken enthusiasts, particularly those new to the joy of raising chickens, knowing how to care for new chicks is essential. Here's a comprehensive guide to ensur… 3 years ago
Guide to Introducing New Chickens to Your Flock Guide to Introducing New Chickens to Your Flock From new spring chicks to adult birds who need a new home, many chicken farmers eventually introduce new birds to their existing flock. Unfortunately, this isn’t as easy as rearranging the space and letting them roam fre… 3 years ago
Glossary Of Poultry And Waterfowl Terms Beginning Poultry Keeping Birds Glossary Of Poultry And Waterfowl Terms ABA: American Bantam Association – One of the national poultry organizations, standards bodies and Judge Licensing organizations for the United States. Their focus is strictly on large andbantam chickens, ducks, ge… 3 years ago
General Pigeon Information General Pigeon Information Keeping pigeons can be an exciting and satisfying hobby. As with all new adventures, reading and researching ahead of ordering and receiving pigeons is the best plan for success. We recommend the book, A Guide to Pigeon … 3 years ago