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Many are unsure as to where to buy chickens and other poultry. Aside from a feed store, buy baby chicks and other young poultry from reputable hatcheries online. It took me over six years before I gained the courage to order chickens from a hatchery. The fear was indeed real. What was the fear? A…
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…
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…
When you belong to a community it’s truly an amazing feeling, regardless of what type of community it may be. But let me tell you, I couldn’t be more thankful for a homesteading community….they get me. If you’re lucky enough to have access to this type of community embrace it. I mean really EMBRACE it. Ask questions, seek guidance, shop,…