I think that we can all agree that free-range chickens are happier chickens. The ability to roam the yard and peck to their hearts content is way more mentally stimulating for a chicken, rather than being cooped up all day in a confined area. However, there is a hard-won balance that every passionate gardener tries …
The best time to winterize your chicken coop is in the late summer or fall, so let’s get to it! Chickens are actually pretty cold tolerant- they tolerate cold much better than heat. Temperatures as low as -10F probably won’t bother your chickens very much. They’re covered in feathers and down, so their little bodies …
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Your kids talked you into buying them baby chicks or bunnies for Easter: Now What? Chicks and bunnies are synonymous with the Easter holiday. Those cute little baby animals are worldwide symbols of fertility and new life that appears with Spring. Easter falls on Sunday, April 21st this year. Just in time for farm and …
It’s no secret that I’m a dedicated dog mom. When I’m not here in the office, you can usually find me at the dog park or on the trails with my canine companions. This summer, I brought home my second dog, an eight-week-old Australian Cattle Dog puppy. My senior Australian Shepherd was less than thrilled …
Deciding to bring a parakeet to your home can be quite exciting and thrilling. Parakeets are colorful, graceful birds that are full of energy. Being flock birds, they love attention, they are very social, and make wonderful pets. However, in order to provide a safe and comfortable retreat for your little feathered friend you need …
If you are like most new chicken owners, you fell in love with the idea of getting yourself a cute flock of backyard chickens and then quickly found out that you were spending way more money than you thought. First off, realize that these feelings are completely normal and it happens to all of us! …
Because most new dog owners will want to know how to house train a puppy, we’ve created a guide that will set you on your way to household bliss. I want to take a moment to highlight the power of using a crate to help potty train your pup. Since your dog’s natural instinct is …
With each passing week as we shift from the fall into the dreaded winter, those new to keeping birds out back can be a little frantic as to how they can keep them safe through the dropping temperatures. Urban and suburban farming has become incredibly popular, especially keeping chickens for the most organic and “free …
