The first thing you should do is to get rid of things in your yard that attract skunks if you can. Some of these things include pet food, open garbage, plants, berries, nuts, and logs/shrubs. Also try getting rid of their food sources like grubs, earthworms, and other insects. Essenti...
Rooster can be a dominant fowl and often shows protective traits. Their protective mentality and defensive behavior usually make them a threat to hawks. Many roosters have a bizarre natural characteristic. They can sense nearby threats and try to keep chickens safe from bigger birds. They will ke...
Call a local feed storeto see if they know of anyone who might want an extra rooster (this is great for finding small farms, too). Some feed stores will even take your roosters for free, and keep them until they can sell them to people interested in a pet rooster of their own! What...
So, you want to know how to get rid of moles and voles? We may not mind a few tunnels, but when it gets to be too many, it can leave an unsightly mess of hills.
though. If they see it, they may get nervous, and that instability could make your rooster aggressive. Also make sure you don’t leave your decoy(s) in the same place for long. Owls are known for their intelligence and will get used to these static statues unless you move them around ...
The other great thing about a hedge is that not only does it block sightlines, but it also gives you control over movement in and out of the property. Any would-be thieves that are bold enough to try to steal your animals will be forced to move where you want them to. ...
On the Urban Chicken Podcast today, we also discuss a home remedy bath recipe to rid your backyard flock of its lice and mites. Though any biodegradable soap can be used in this recipe, I personally have used Dr. Bronner’s castille soaps for years and appreciate the quality of the produc...
In my ideal dream parenting world, I prefer to plan ahead for a scenario like this; however, it was clear to Nate and I that the moment was now, so we figured it out on the spot. My husband replied: No, but you have your own money you can use. ...
Chick-sized grit (basically broken up bits of rock) allows your babies to maximize the nutrition in their feed and develop their gizzard. If you are using a processed, pelletized or crumbled feed, grit is less necessary right off the bat, but since I feed my chicks Scratch and Peck’s ...
The good news is that anyone traditionalish in China would not see this as a good year for war, because although it’s a year when hard work is rewarded, people supposedly will have to work twice as hard to get anything done. It’s not supposed to be a year of catastrophes but of ...