Articles by Farming Frenzy
Choosing the right breed of chicken is much like choosing a husband. There are many unique breeds, all needing different requirements. When choosing the right breed for your flock, make sure you choose correctly.
First of all, you must determine the purpose of your flock. This means finding why...
A long time ago, before I joined BYC, I was a small hobbyist like many chicken fanciers out there. My dream was to breed the ultimate splash silkie... those adorable fluffy silkies with afro heads and fluffy feet. Now I have over 10 of these bantams and I'm not stopping there. Here's how I...
Have you restlessly argued to yourself about whats best for your hens? Many people love having chickens ( I know I do ), but many people also live in the city. Most city hens have a small backyard, or a patch of lawn to keep themselves busy. Others may have a larger or smaller property.There are...
At first I thought raising chickens would be easy-peesy.You know - buying a coop, feeding, watering, collection eggs... it didn't seem that hard. But my thoughts changed when my first 6 new arrivals hatched!
It was on a sunny Autumn day that I went to feed and let out my flock of bantam hens...
So, you're out feeding your flock. You step into the coop, and find yourself standing on the dry, bare ground. If your coop consists of the basic feeder, perches and shelter - here are some tips on making it look chick chic.
Remember, they're chickens! Don't go turning your coop into the queen's...
Raising Japanese quails is fairly easy as long as you have the proper knowledge and equipment. Japanese quails are hardy birds that thrive in cool climates. They mature at the age of 6 weeks, and live up to 2-3 years. The adult male quail will weigh about 100–140 g, while the females are...
You have decided that you're more of a duck person and want to start raising ducklings. Well, lucky for you I'm here to help.
I recently purchased 2 ducklings from the market a week ago. They were already 2 weeks old, and so my guide will start from that age.
At 2 weeks the ducklings do not...