If you’re a new to keeping chickens, you may be trying to figure out what to feed to chickens. There are so many types of chicken feed available that it can seem overwhelming. How do you know which feed is best for your chickens? Should you get a pelleted feed or one that is in crumble form? With so many…
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For a first time chicken keeper, it can be frightening watching a chicken taking a dust bath. Chickens need dust baths and are often seen laying in a shallow pile of dirt, frantically kicking and scratching it all over themselves. Dust bathing is completely normal and should be encouraged. This post contains affiliate links. To view my affiliate disclaimer, click…
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Were you aware that there is a disease called water belly in chickens and other poultry breeds? Water belly is the common name for a condition called ascites. Ascites, or water belly, is a condition that is hard to treat and unfortunately has high mortality rates. I’m going to teach you ways to prevent water belly. I’ll also teach you…
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Introduction to Common Pig Diseases There are several pig diseases that you should be aware of if you raise pigs. I’ve listed the most common pig diseases. Being aware of the diseases is important, but so is diagnosing pig diseases. Pig diseases and symptoms will vary with age group, housing situations, stress level and environmental factors. I’ve broken down the…
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Have you considered raising chickens on pasture? Raising pastured chickens has so many benefits! And I’m not just talking benefits for you, benefits for them but even benefits for your yard and environment! Raising chickens on pasture will cut (or possibly eliminate your feed costs), reduce insects in your yard, and create happier, healthier chickens that produce more nutritionally dense…
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