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Happy Groundhog Day 2015 The first documented American reference to Groundhog Day can be found in a diary entry, dated February 4, 1841, of Morgantown, Pennsylvania, storekeeper James Morris: Last Tuesday, the 2nd, was Candlemas day, the day on which, according to the Germans,  the Groundhog peeps out of his winter quarters and...

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It’s a beautiful scene to look outside your window and see a unique wild bird eating out of a bird feeder you planted in your backyard. Wild Bird feeding is a great educational tool for your family. It teaches the importance of becoming more environmentally aware while allowing you to...

As everyone in North Texas knows, our February weather can be a gamble— temps can be spring-like one day and fall below freezing the next.  But, the weather extremes should not deter gardeners from planting in February.  Potatoes are top of the list for planting this time of year. Other...

Before you pick up your first birds, you need to prepare their new home. The needs and requirements will vary depending on the type of birds, number of birds and age you are starting them.  Chicks need one to two square feet of floor space per chick during their first...

Regular examination of the feet of your flock is important for health! A common infection to be aware of is Bumblefoot, an infection on a chicken's foot. You may notice limping as an early sign that something is bothering your feathered friends. Look for swelling or redness on the bottom of...

If you are new to raising chickens things may start out small and before you know it, you have an over-crowded coop. There are many reasons to avoid overcrowding. Read more about it from the experts at Nutrena on The Scoop from the Coop.   Need feed and supplies for your...

In order to produce hard eggs, chicken need to consume 20 times the amount of calcium than is contained in her bones. With this in mind, it is important to provide the appropriate amount of calcium steadily into the diet. Many chicken owners crush eggshells and feed them back to...