Raising chicks is enjoyable to see something grow. Their first week, they are the cutest, being so fresh with life. In the first week, be aware that the chicks can lose their life easily. The one problem during this time that I have seen through multiple years, whether from buying from a local store or …
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Wanting to have a flock of chickens for eggs or to raise some meat birds for some homegrown meals starts with raising baby chicks. Sometimes, you can find locally birds that are grown by a few weeks, or ones that people bought chickens, but then realized it is not for them. We bought adult birds …
Cold winter weather can be the worse for homesteading animals, not only is it checking on the water multiple times per day in heavy overalls and coat, but it is checking on the animals as well. From experience, here are some of my tips to help your chickens and ducks in the cold weather, and …