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Easy to make DIY suet blocks are an excellent source of protein for molting season. This quick, and healthy, recipe for making homemade suet cakes for chickens is perfect. Not to mention, an ideal treat to feed molting chickens and other poultry during this time of the year. I can remember the first year my…
Feeding rabbits naturally to reduce pellet consumption can be achieved. Take a minute each day to harvesting natural rabbit food between spring through fall from the garden and by foraging for it. Incorporate minimal amounts of fruit, flowers, and herbs also increases the levels of supplements being offered. The key to creating a balanced diet…
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 boredom buster for birds during the winter months. Why Offer Sprouted Barley Grains Sprouting grains for chickens and other poultry is ideal…
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 brooder with heat. The decision has been made to incorporate ducks onto the property. And to be quite frank, who can…
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 to homesteading is the opportunity to own your food source. For many, owning your food source may consist of maintaining a garden, while others choose…
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 grains. Not to mention, fermented grains can also be fed to water fowl, guineas, turkeys, and quail. When organic chicken…