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Planning Your Garden

Looking to grow your own food and enjoy the rewards of a flourishing garden? You're in the right place. January marks the perfect time of year to start planning and getting everything ready. Whether it's your first time starting a garden or you're a seasoned green thumb, there are a...

Raising Chicks 4-5 Week Old

Raising Chicks 4-5 Week Old Your babies are growing up! By weeks four and five, you begin noticing that your chicks’ fluffy appearance slowly disappears. Their fuzzy down is replaced with feathers of a mature bird. Chicks will usually be fully feathered by 5 to 6 weeks of age. You...

Keeping 2-3 Week Old Chicks

Keeping 2-3 Week Old Chicks With a clean brooder, fresh feed and clean water, your chicks are settled in and off to a good start by weeks two and three. It’s time to enjoy them. Chicks are very social and will provide hours of entertainment. You will see their unique personalities...

Preparing a Space for Your Backyard Chicks

Preparing a Space for Your Backyard Chicks: Raising chickens is a great experience for the whole family. One of the primary requirements is providing housing that is comfortable for your backyard flock. Young chicks can be raised in a variety of structures, but the area should be warm, dry and...

4 Tips for Winterizing Your Barn

4 Tips for Winterizing Your Barn: Winter is here, so here are some tips to help you prepare your barn for the cold weather. It's important to take the time to plan ahead so that your animals are safe and warm through the winter. Don't forget to check out all...

Preparing Your Outdoor Dog For Winter

Preparing Your Outdoor Dog For Winter: With fall nights cooling off and winter coming soon, here are some tips to prepare your outdoor dogs for the cold. First: Make sure to have a good doghouse for your dog. Doghouses come in all shapes and sizes; including igloo shaped houses, large...

Winter Egg Production Tips

Winter Egg Production Tips: As we transition into the colder months, it's important to remember that hens are naturally inclined to lay eggs more frequently during the longer daylight periods of spring and summer. This is due to their reproductive cycles being closely tied to the amount of light they...

How to Reduce Hay Waste in Winter

How to Reduce Hay Waste in Winter: Feed expenses are one of the highest variable costs for cattle operations annually. The cost of hay to get your herd through the winter months accounts for a significant percentage of those expenses and can impact your profitability. Research has shown that more...