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Poultry & Fowl

How to Feed Chickens Scratch Grains

September 30, 2019 by Ann Accetta-Scott 4 Comments

How to feed chickens scratch grains properly is important to know, and for many poultry keepers, this will be new information. It is important to understand that scratch grains, with or without corn, ...

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How to Break a Broody Hen Humanely

August 11, 2019 by Ann Accetta-Scott Leave a Comment

how to break a broody hen

Breaking a broody hen humanely can be done, and it is not a difficult process. Know how to identify the telltale signs of a broody hen in order to begin the breaking process quickly. To reduce the ...

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Sprouting Barley Grains for Poultry

June 10, 2019 by Ann Accetta-Scott 4 Comments

Sprouting Barley Grains for Poultry

Sprouting barley for chickens and other poultry is a healthy addition to their daily feedings. Offering sprouted barley grains for chickens year round not only a healthy supplement, it is also a great ...

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Raising Ducklings | Brooding, Feed, Tips

April 15, 2019 by Ann Accetta-Scott 4 Comments

Raising ducklings is easy, and in truth, much easier than raising chicks or turkey poults! Keeping ducks require a few simple items, a duck waterer, the correct duckling feed, and a predator safe duck ...

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Raising Ducks for Eggs | Top 13 Duck Breeds

April 13, 2019 by Ann Accetta-Scott 7 Comments

Top 13 Duck Breeds to Raise for Duck Eggs

Raising ducks for eggs means raising prolific layers. There are 13 top duck breeds for eggs, laying between 150 to 300 duck eggs per year. Discover the best egg laying ducks in this ...

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Selecting the Best Chicken Breeds for Children

April 5, 2019 by Ann Accetta-Scott 4 Comments

Selecting the Best Chicken Breeds for Children

Selecting the best chicken breeds to raise with children is necessary for those who are new to raising poultry. Learn the best poultry breeds to choose from when incorporating children and chickens. ...

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Raising Broiler Chickens: Breed, Feed, Housing

April 2, 2019 by Ann Accetta-Scott 2 Comments

Raising Broiler Chickens: Breed, Feed, Housing

Raising Broiler chickens for meat purposes is something everyone should do. Learn how to select the best broiler breed, the right feed, and housing for your homestead. The primary benefit ...

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Raising Coturnix Quail for Meat and Eggs

March 31, 2019 by Ann Accetta-Scott 6 Comments

Raising Coturnix Quail for Meat and Eggs

Raising Coturnix Quail is a great way to incorporate a protein onto the property. Domesticated quail offer a tasty meat option and are prolific egg layers. Not to mention, quail are an ideal option ...

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Setting Up a Chick Brooder | Raising Chicks

March 16, 2019 by Ann Accetta-Scott 11 Comments

Learn what is necessary in setting up a chick brooder. A brooder box requires a few item to help chicks thrive. There are many products for chicks on the market. However, not everything is needed. ...

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Fermented Chicken Feed | The Health Benefits

February 26, 2019 by Ann Accetta-Scott 19 Comments

Fermented Chicken Feed | The Health Benefits

Fermenting chicken feed is an easy and much healthier for your flock. The fermented whole grains provide good gut health, requires less feed per serving, and is a way to extend the nutrients of the ...

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