Back in the day a mother would discover a disheveled and hungry puppy being hidden in her child’s room and ask “where did this dog come from?” The child would insist “he just followed me home! Can we keep him please?!” Animal welfare agencies have done a great job in the past decade or two …
Chickens
If you are raising chickens or ducks you are bound to come across the term “broody”. What does it mean, why does it happen and is it something you need to worry about? Female chickens and ducks (and most of their wild bird relatives, and occasionally even some male birds!) have natural instincts that tell …
My husband and I were getting ready for a lovely 6-day getaway cruise – just him and me, no kids! This is a rare treat for any parent, but for a parent with 4 human children and over 50 critter children, it is not only an incredibly rare treat but a logistical headache. When we …
It’s enough to stop the heart of any new chicken owner. Your chicken is rolling on the ground, twitching and kicking. Is she having a seizure? Is she injured? You run over only to have her hop up and look at you confused about all the commotion. So what is all the weird kicking …
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 …
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 …
*** 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 …
Fresh veggies play an important part in keeping us all healthy. Essential vitamins & minerals protect our cells from disease and give our bodies the fuel they need. The same is true for your pets & livestock! The costs for fresh, organic food for your animals can sometimes be prohibitive if you have a large …
Did you know that over half the breeds of chickens in America are on the endangered list? How is it possible that an animal that most of us think of as commonplace, be endangered? With the popularity of industrialized farming, the small family farms have gradually fallen away. With them have fallen the wonderful variety …