Grit is an essential part of a chicken’s digestive needs. Because they do not have teeth, they use grit to help them digest their food. It also helps strengthen their bones and egg shells. Hens that are fed solely chicken feed and nothing else actually 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 →
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 →
The Romans may have conquered the ancient world, but they did not conquer the Guinea Fowl’s desire to be free. Let this be your warning! While they may not be the smartest bird around, they are funny to watch and listen to. Some of their Read More →
Who can resist adorable, fuzzy, and affectionate chicks!? Hatching chicken eggs is an educational and rewarding experience, but before you start you need to know everything from setting up your incubator to hatching day. It takes 21 days to hatch chicken eggs so close attention Read More →
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