Grit is an essential part of a chicken’s digestive needs. Because they do not have teeth, grit is used to help them digest their food. It is also used to help strengthen their bones and egg shells. Hens that are fed solely chicken feed and Read More →
Candling eggs is one of the most exciting parts of hatching chicken eggs. It is also one of the most important. Candling was once done with a candle but these days most people use a flashlight. Egg candling is a simple way to monitor the Read More →
For centuries backyard chicken keepers have been feeding their chickens organic feed. It has only been within the past few decades that chicken feed manufacturers have decided to include additives to feed such as antibiotics and hormones. Because of this, lots of backyard chicken keepers Read More →
Are you looking for a beginner-friendly duck that will lay lots of eggs? Well, look no further than the Khaki Campbell! These independent ducks are excellent foragers and will spend most of their time waddling around your backyard looking for their next meal. They can Read More →
Some ducks will lay and sit on their eggs quite well, but there are a great number that do not. For example, you will almost never see Pekin Ducks sitting on their eggs. This is where incubators come in! Hatching duck eggs is an incredibly Read More →
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