How To Build A Treadle Chicken Feeder
A treadle chicken feeder is a great way to feed your flock and minimize the amount of waste that chickens are capable of. Since the treadle on the front of the units are balanced...
Fly Strike
Ever heard of Fly Strike? I hadn't, until I had to cull my tom. It is especially prevalent in rabbits and The House Rabbit Society gives a good explanation of it.
The tiniest cut can...
How to Train A Dog to Protect Your Flock
Here is a simple method on how to train a dog to protect your flock. I am not a dog trainer, but this is a method that has worked for us with zero loss...
Egg Shell Problems
Let's talk about egg shell problems for a minute. For people starting out with chickens, it can be a daunting endeavor. If you have never raised an animal before it is very easy to...
Wooden Spool Duck House
Here is a wooden spool duck house that is inexpensive and relatively easy to build; my two favorite words! Trying to start a self-sufficient homestead can be cost prohibitive for a lot of people;...
