Protecting Your Poultry from Pests, Wild Birds, and Predators

2020-10-01T08:12:22-07:00

Raising poultry is exciting, but it definitely takes some work to keep your birds safe while outside. You’ll want to protect your birds from hungry predators, pests and wild animals that can pass on diseases to your birds and to you!   Wild Birds  It’s important to keep your poultry separate from wild birds, turkeys, and waterfowl, like ducks and geese. As fellow members of the bird family, wild birds can pass-off certain diseases to our domestic birds. That means it’s very important that we create barriers around our poultry, and practice good biosecurity, to minimize the risk to our

Protecting Your Poultry from Pests, Wild Birds, and Predators2020-10-01T08:12:22-07:00

Biosecurity Tips for Any Flock Size

2020-09-08T12:19:58-07:00

We take precautions to protect our health every day. We wash our hands, throw out expired food, and stay home when we are sick. But what about the health of our flock? That’s where bird biosecurity comes in. Biosecurity is vital to ensuring that your flock -- no matter their size -- stays healthy. For bird owners, it is especially important to have proper biosecurity measures in place given that diseases can quickly spread through one’s flock. Let’s shed some light on the importance of biosecurity and what you can do to help.   What is biosecurity?  Biosecurity refers to

Biosecurity Tips for Any Flock Size2020-09-08T12:19:58-07:00

The Basics of Setting Up A Chicken Coop

2020-09-08T11:10:07-07:00

So you’ve finally seen the perks of raising backyard chickens and decided to take the leap. We don’t blame you! After all, children love them (don’t worry, they are often kid-friendly) and they make for exciting companions. Plus, they are great little garden helpers! However, raising backyard chickens is certainly a step up from raising chicks, as they require a bigger and more secure home.  This home is often a coop and is where your chickens go to rest, eat, drink, find shelter from the elements, and even lay eggs. It’s easy to get lost with all the information and

The Basics of Setting Up A Chicken Coop2020-09-08T11:10:07-07:00
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