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10/01/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Marjory Wildcraft from The Grow Network explains why she switched from geese to ducks

Raising poultry at home is a great way to have a steady supply of eggs for eating, as well as to maintain plenty of nutrient-rich manure for fertilizing lawns, gardens, and orchards. But what are the best varieties for maximizing desired output of these natural resources while minimizing the negative impacts of raising poultry at […]

09/16/2018 / By Janine Acero

Protecting your chickens from heat stress: How to make your own homemade electrolytes for poultry

Much like humans, animals and pets experience stress from heat and dehydration, which leads to sickness and even death if not given immediate attention. If you own backyard chickens or ducks, electrolytes are one of the things you must have at the ready in case your flock is under stress from these conditions. Read on […]

03/11/2018 / By Janine Acero

Natural flock management: Essential oils improve egg quality

Essential oils, which are derived from plant materials, have been used extensively in traditional medicine in treating and healing many health conditions, but did you know that some essential oils are used as food additives for poultry? One study focused on the beneficial effects of poultry diets supplemented with essential oils, particularly on improving laying […]

08/08/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia

Good designs for chicken coops really do make all the difference

(Homesteading.news) Gone are the days of chicken coops being just a simple shed with tar paper as insulation with rickety doors and windows. These days, designs for chicken coops involve solid, well-built, highly functional coops that look great and last a long time. I remember the first time I saw a “modern” chicken coop, I was at […]

07/04/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia

One major reason why you should have free-range chickens

(Homesteading.news) There are lots of good reasons to have free-range chickens on your homestead, but one of the best reasons may be because generally speaking, they stay healthier than factory-farm chickens. Remember last year’s bird flu outbreak, when thousands of chickens were affected? Free-range chickens weren’t. The outbreak that devastated the U.S. poultry and egg […]

06/03/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia

Why your organically-raised chickens are MUCH better for you than the store-bought brands

(Homesteading.news) A few years back researchers from The Netherlands have found that organically fed chickens develop different genes than their conventionally fed counterparts. The result is that the genes responsible for creating cholesterol have a higher expression in organically fed chickens, yet these birds do not have elevated blood cholesterol levels. Commissioned by the Louis Bolk Institute in […]

04/28/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia

Are your chickens flying their coop? Here’s how to clip their wings and keep ‘em around

(Homesteading.news) If you’ve got plenty of room for your flock of chickens to roam around in then this article isn’t for you, but if you’re space-limited and you’ve got a problem with your backyard chickens staying in your back yard, then read on. Clipping your chickens’ wings is the best way to keep them local […]

03/24/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia

Raising chickens: Egging on the farm-to-table movement

(Homesteading.news) (BPT) – As more Americans choose restaurants that take pride in buying from local farms and cooking in season, many families have brought these farm-to-table values home with them. That may feel like the latest trend to emerge from the culinary world, but its roots run deep on family farms; the benefits of growing your […]

02/08/2016 / By Martin Mavis

The top 10 benefits of living in the country

If you’ve ever thought about moving out of the city and living a rural lifestyle, listen to this podcast from the Health Ranger. In it, he lists the top 10 benefits of living in the country, explaining why it’s such a wise choice for people who enjoy clean air, clean food, rewarding hard work and […]

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