Answers to the top questions about raising backyard chickens for eggs, including how much they cost, what you need in your chicken coop, and the best breeds.
We make our own flaps by cutting up a rubber floor mat. Installation is as easy as screwing the pieces inside above the door. The chickens learn how to walk through the flaps fairly quickly, and it keeps the coop much warmer through the daylight hours. Although covering windows and doors ...
The first thing to do when you’re thinking about raising chickens is to learn as much as you can about them. You need to know about their daily needs, the kind of feed they require, and how to keep them safe from predators. Many resources are available to help you learn about raising...
Much of it is common sense. Giving animals a safe environment, making sure they have nutritious food and taking care of their well-being is something all responsible backyard chicken keepers would aspire to. So let's look at the top 5 most important things you can do to maintain your flock...
This is awesome, I have a client who is looking for something like this. If you would, could I please have the blueprints and cost? My email is matchutyner@gmail.com Thanks so much! kylie0204on February 12, 2016: This hutch is fantastic, could you please send though blue prints to ky...
Chicks are always yellow and can cost either §70 (hen chick) or §100 (rooster chick) Players should keep in mind that an Animal Shed only accommodates a single cow or llama at a time. On the other hand, Chicken Coops can house multiple chickens. While cows and llamas tend to stay...
Here’s Another Thing You Should NEVER Do… Let me show a quick example: “Hey Derek, You’ve helped me out so much that I’d like to return the favor. If there’s anything you need help with, just let me know.” What’s wrong here? The email is clearly all about me, but it...
It was so much easier than I thought it would be. Our mealworm colony grew quickly and our chickens loved their treats. After years of experience breeding mealworms, I can say it is easy, cost effective and fun. Best of all, it only takes about 10 minutes a week to maintain them after...
Cost-Effective:Pallets can often be acquired for free or at a minimal cost. This makes building a greenhouse much more affordable compared to purchasing a pre-made one or using new materials. Customization:A DIY approach allows you to customize the size, shape, and features of your greenhouse...
anemia- heavy sucking lice infestations can draw so much blood from their animal host that the host can weaken and even die from severe blood loss (anaemia). infectious disease transmission- some infectious diseases including: flea tapeworms (Dipylidium caninum) and human typhus (Rickettsia prowaz...