DIY Farming Resources and Guide
DIY Farming Resources and Guide
Ways to keep chickens cool in summer? With the end of spring comes summer creeping in its glorious form. For most of us summertime is the most memorable and fun-packed moment. Never to forget due to the fantastic weather and also summer means holidays for most countries. Chickens, however, do not share in this excitement as summer is a horror …
Keeping Your Birds Chilled: 7 Ways to Keep Chickens Cool in Summer READ MORE
Winter presents a challenge that every backyard chicken breeder dreads—a continuous egg supply cut short. If you are an experienced chicken farmer, then you know that during winter, if you do not battle nature at this stage, then this will hinder your chickens laying eggs during winter. It can be a very tedious process to maintain egg production of your …
Chickens Laying Eggs during winter: How to Maintain the Trend READ MORE
When your chickens beginning eating eggs in the coop can be a real problem once it takes root. This is a habit that needs to be controlled with immediate effect as the other chickens may develop the habit. It can be hard for you at this point. In trying to know how to keep chickens from eating their eggs. You …
Chickens Eating Eggs: How to Keep Chickens From Eating Their Eggs READ MORE
You might be having trouble making a decision on whether to raise chickens or ducks instead; you need to worry no more. Here are all the factors that you have to consider when raising ducks and chickens. This will help you figure out the right species that suits your small farm or homestead. Many homestead owners, most probably have chickens …
Ducks and Chickens: What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Raising Each Species? READ MORE
Ducks with Blue Bills can be easily identified as a compact diving duck. The males are differentiated form the females by the appearance of bills that are brightly light blue and appear scooped. The males also have chestnut plumage. That are generally deep with the exception of the head and the neck and the centre of the belly. Also there …
How often do ducks mate? Waterfowl just like other animals form pair bonds with the opposite sex; even so, these pair bonds are somewhat different from the usual expectation. Waterfowl mating, especially for ducks differ significantly, and while other species pair for life. Ducks are known to spend a lot of their time and energy forming new pair bonds annually. …
Feeding ducks is not as tedious when compared to other poultry birds. Their routine involves a fixed schedule that when regularly followed, the birds will adequately be satisfied with a good diet. As a poultry farmer, you need to keep in mind that ducks require a balanced diet as well just like other animals do. Also ducks’ consumption is directly …
If you are considering raising ducks breeds for laying eggs, certain consideration must be put to mind first. Like what breeds are most suitable for egg production and which ones lay the most the most eggs. Most poultry farmers have limited knowledge when it comes to duck breeds, knowing only a few of them; yet, there are so many breeds …
What Ducks Lay the Most Eggs? 6 Most Productive Duck Breeds for Laying Eggs READ MORE
This article talks about the types of bees and how to identify the kinds and nature of your Queen’s squad. Melittology is the study of honeybees. When it comes to bees, the mind-blowing fact is that out of 20,000 species only one kind makes honey. In addition, humans eat the only insect made food and that is honey. Honeybees are …
Types of Bees: A guide to identify different kinds READ MORE
One critical factor in the growth of swine production is a proper piglet feeding care. Knowing the appropriate way to feed the pigs will impact the way the pigs grow. Piglets caretakers needs a piglet feeding guide to make sure that pigs get ample protein and low fiber. To help you care for your piglets, here are some tips to …