Elector PSP is the most effective, no-withdrawal mite and lice treatment for poultry. Learn how to mix, apply, and prevent infestations in backyard chickens
Category: Chickens
Learn about how we raise our chickens
Books and Educational Materials, Chickens
Medicated vs. Non-Medicated Starter
Should you choose medicated or non-medicated starter feed for your chicks? Learn the differences, pros and cons, and why we use non-GMO, unmedicated feed for strong, healthy poultry.
Chickens
Recommended Feed and Supplies for the New Chicken Owner
New to raising chickens? Learn what to feed baby chicks, pullets, and laying hens, plus essential chicken supplies for a happy, healthy flock. Get expert tips on feeders, coops, and more!
Chickens, Quail
Why Quail and Chickens Should Not Coexist: A 15-Year Debate in Poultry Science
For over 15 years, poultry keepers have debated whether quail and chickens can share a living space. The answer? No. Chickens carry diseases like Mycoplasma gallisepticum and coccidiosis, which are often fatal to quail. They also outcompete quail for food...
Books and Educational Materials, Chickens
Spring Chick Season: What You Need to Know About Marek’s Disease and Vaccination
Learn about Marek’s Disease, how the vaccine works, and whether it’s the right choice for your flock. Explore the pros and cons of vaccination and tips for maintaining healthy chickens this spring.
Books and Educational Materials, Chickens, Homesteading, Quail, Sustainable Agriculture
Why Aren’t My Birds Laying? Understanding Daylight Needs and Wavelengths for Quail and Chickens
Learn why daylight exposure and specific light wavelengths are crucial for egg production in quail and chickens. Discover tips to optimize lighting for consistent laying year-round.
Books and Educational Materials, Chickens, Emu, Quail, Waterfowl
Sorting Birds: A Key Practice in Poultry Breeding
Sorting birds is a crucial step in any successful poultry breeding program, ensuring that only the healthiest and most desirable traits are passed on to the next generation. This practice not only improves the overall quality of your flock but...
Chickens, Homesteading
How to be Successful with the Classroom Dozen Chicken Hatching Eggs
Every Spring Season, our homestead offers the Classroom Dozen collection for teachers and hobbyists. We have been doing this for 3 years and this is by far one of our most popular products for educators. These eggs are for education...
Chickens, Emu, Homesteading, Pets, Quail, Waterfowl
Growing Your Own Mealworms
Protein is an important substance in your bird’s diet and growing it is much better than buying it commercially when you are increasing it. If you are interested in self sufficiency and homesteading, having a meal worm farm is a...
Chickens, Homesteading, Personal Life
Buying Local
With the mass production of meat and eggs supplying grocery stores, the farm culture is disappearing. Many consumers want to buy local for the fresh free range eggs and support the local farmer, but they won't. The reality is, consumers...
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