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Chickens & Culling
If you don’t want to wait through a molt, you can cull non-laying birds and replace them. Culling is the...
Egg Production in Hens
Healthy hens will begin laying at about 18 to 20 weeks of age. It is not necessary for a rooster...
Chickens and Molting
Molting is the process wherein hens lose feathers and grow new ones. It occurs naturally after 10 to 14 months...
Chicken Behavioral Issues
There are two major behavioral problems that backyard poultry owners must address at the first appearance. Both can be caused...
Chickens and Molting
Molting is the process wherein hens lose feathers and grow new ones. It occurs naturally after 10 to 14 months...
Chicken Chat: Why do hens stop laying?
Here are some reasons why your hens may not be producing eggs. LIGHT: Many things can cause hens to stop...
Horse Q&A: Amount and Type of Feed
Am I feeding enough of the right type of feed? Since most people feed by the "scoop" rather than by...
Keeping Your Horse Cool In the Summer
Cool as a cucumber … but what if you are a horse! Summer heat and humidity can be a dangerous...
Preparing Your Goats for the Winter Months Ahead
Autumn is a good time to make sure everything in is in tiptop shape for the cold weather that’s just...