I went to my local feed store wanting to buy wheat seeds to grow fodder for my chickens. I didn't look at the seeds until after I got home. I was surprised at how small they were. I'm not familiar with what wheat looks like, but I expected it to be bigger. If this isn't wheat does anyone know...
I'm hatching duck eggs in an incubator for the first time. I'm getting extremely nervous as the hatch day is approaching quickly. Today makes 22 days. I candled them this morning, all that's visible is the air cell. Would love some advice on when to take out the egg turner and anything else I...
Back in May I wanted to get some sort of project going for my nephew. We decided on raising some chicks and a couple of ducks. He instantly fell in love with them and has taken excellent care of his "birds" ever since. This really is a wonderful opportunity to teach little ones the importance of...
Decided to get some day old chicks. First time to do so during the winter. Needed to make an easy, inexpensive brooder. This is what I came out with.
Step 1: Get a large sized container.
Step 2: Trace a piece of notebook paper to make a hole in the lid.
Step 3,4,& 5: Cut out the hole, drill...