Did you know you can train chickens? Chickens are actually very intelligent animals. One British study shows they are smarter than human toddlers! Within hours of hatching, chicks can already keep track of numbers up to five. They also exhibit the knowledge that even when an object is out of sight it still exists (which humans …
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Some call it thrifty, but I will admit it, I am cheap. Growing up, whenever my sister or I would ask for the latest toy or fad, my mother, after hearing the price, would usually reply with “I can make that for less than half the price!”. It was often met with complaints or eye …
You can buy started strawberry plants at the nursery. By buying bare root strawberry sets you can save a ton of money, and get a larger variety and healthier, more vigorous plants. And if your family is like mine, there can never be too many strawberries! There are dozens of strawberry varieties for every climate. …
All I knew about ducklings before we got them was they are super messy. That was enough to scare me away for years. Their cute little faces won me over eventually and I thought “how messy could they be?”. The answer to that question is very. Very, very messy. Even though I like things to …
Making a brooder box from a plastic tote is super simple and even someone with limited DIY skills can do it! Supplies you will need: *large plastic storage bin with lid (clear is best to see chicks)*hardware cloth & wire cutters*nuts & bolts*power drill*jigsaw Instructions Draw the outline on the lid for the mesh top …
Disclaimer: I am NOT a veterinarian, just an animal owner & lover sharing my opinions and experiences. Any advice on caring for animals or diagnosing & treating medical conditions for animals should be evaluated by a trained veterinarian. Whenever possible, you should always have your sick or injured bird evaluated & treated by a trained …
*edited to add – this article was written in 2016 just before we got our first ducks. As we learned more about our duck friends, I’ve added some links to this article to help beginners learn more. You might also want to check out our full Duck Care library of articles here I am SO …
So you want to expand your backyard farm to include some fiber-producing animals? Contrary to PETA’s warnings, not all animal fiber is harvested cruelly. One way to ensure that is to be the one that cares for the animals and harvests their fur. In fact, relieving a fiber animal of their excess fur is just …
*** Just a reminder – I am not a veterinarian, just an animal owner & lover sharing my opinions and experiences. Any advice on caring for animals or diagnosing & treating medical conditions for animals is for informational purposes. Treatments should be evaluated by a trained veterinarian*** Chickens are pretty hardy birds. Feed them a …
My house was built in 1978 and still possesses must of it’s original “charm”. One of those “charming” features I wanted to see gone were the cheap, plastic-y looking, fake wood grain wearing, flat hollow core interior doors. No where does this feature bother me more than in the first floor hallway. It’s a small …