by Janet Garman | Feb 20, 2023 | Ducklings, Ducks, Guest Articles, Janet Garman, Waterfowl
Baby ducks are cuter than a bug’s ear, but what should ducklings eat? There are many commercial products available that will meet the nutritional needs of ducklings. However, you must also take into consideration how to support optimal bone growth in your baby ducks...
by McMurray Staff | Aug 15, 2022 | Chicken Eggs, Chickens, Gail Damerow, Guest Articles, Interviews
A common but frustrating issue faced by many chicken flock owners is hens that eat their own eggs. Continuing our interview series with Gail Damerow, poultry expert and best-selling author, we ask her for tips on how to prevent or stop hens from eating their own eggs....
by McMurray Staff | Jun 16, 2022 | Chickens, Education, Gail Damerow, Meat Birds, Poultry Health
Chicken breeds raised for meat often develop health issues that are less common among other breeds. Continuing our interview series with poultry expert and best-selling author, Gail Damerow, we ask her about special health considerations when raising chickens for...
by Ann Accetta-Scott | Sep 25, 2020 | Ann Accetta-Scott, Chickens, Guest Articles, Homesteading, Raising Chickens, Recipes
DIY suet blocks for poultry are ideal during molting season. Suet cakes for chickens and other birds encourages and promotes feather growth. Not to mention, your poultry team will love this delicious treat item. Molting is a natural occurrence for poultry, wild and...
by McMurray Staff | Mar 27, 2020 | Ann Accetta-Scott, Guest Articles, Poultry Equipment, Raising Chickens
Chicken coop necessities you will want for raising chickens. Building a chicken coop consists of utilizing recycled materials for items such as nesting boxes, roosting bars, and drop pans. This beginner’s guide to chicken coops provides you the necessary...
