by Cassidy Cornell | Mar 15, 2023 | Backyard Ducks, Backyard Poultry, Cassidy Cornell, Duck Breeds, Ducklings, Featured, Guest Articles
When we moved to our new house, I knew that I wanted to bring home some baby ducklings as soon as we were set up for them. I have always loved ducks. As an avid baker who prizes their eggs, I’ve dreamed of having my own small flock of layers for years. Because I...
by Ann Accetta-Scott | Mar 13, 2023 | Ann Accetta-Scott, Featured, Guest Articles, Homesteading, Waterfowl
I have been known to swim against the current, do things my way, and voice my reasons why loudly. Not in a bossy way, but in a way that makes you wonder if you should have taken my advice. This rings true for my beliefs on intentional gardening, how and what I choose...
by McMurray Staff | Mar 1, 2023 | Backyard Ducks, Ducklings, Ducks, Featured, Gail Damerow, Guest Articles, Waterfowl
Ducks hardly ever get sick and rarely suffer from the same body parasites as chickens. But ducks do occasionally experience health issues. Continuing our interview series with Gail Damerow, poultry expert and best-selling author, we ask her to discuss health concerns...
by Janet Garman | Feb 20, 2023 | Ducklings, Ducks, Featured, 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 Cassidy Cornell | Feb 9, 2023 | Backyard Chickens, Coffee with the Chicken Ladies, Featured, Guest Articles, Heritage Breeds
The Plymouth Rock chicken is one of the most popular breeds in the US, and they have a strong following in the rest of the world as well. They’re a beautiful dual-purpose breed that is as much at home on a small farm as they are on the show table. The name, Plymouth...
by McMurray Staff | Feb 7, 2023 | Backyard Chickens, Featured, Gail Damerow, Guest Articles
When winter weather turns cold, chickens can suffer from frostbite. Continuing our interview series with Gail Damerow, poultry expert and best-selling author, we ask her for recommendations on how to treat and prevent frostbite in chickens. How does frostbite occur?...
