I've been doing a bit of research lately, on preservation techniques. It seems the most common preservation technique is scrambled/frozen eggs. I will be trying water glassing. But, I'm most curious about vacuum sealing. I have a vacuum sealer, but it doesn't work well for liquids because...
Hello. I just received my baby chicks from a reputable online source. Of the 15 I ordered, all are doing fine, except for one. The minute I removed the baby from the shipping box into my brooder I knew something wasn't right. The chick seemed to not be able to lift its head, and when she...
Does anyone have insight into which canine breeds make good predator protectors for the flock? I've been doing a lot research on how to introduce dogs to your flock, to act as guardians against predators. I'd also like to adopt a rescue from a local shelter. The question though, is that most...
Hello everyone.
I'm new here, and I'm glad to have found this forum. I don't have a flock yet, and have never owned chicks. So this is new territory for me, but I'm not intimidated, and I'm looking forward to the experience. I'm in the planning phase for my coop, and right now I want to make...