by starmilling | Jun 12, 2019 | Homesteading/Livestock, Pet Care, Poultry Care
The current chicken renaissance has gathered momentum. It is now common to find coops in both urban and suburban backyards. This may be attributed to the surging interest in organic and local foods, and the fact that most people find chickens to be great pets. If you...
by starmilling | Oct 22, 2018 | Homesteading/Livestock, Poultry Care
Eggs with Blood Spots Are they safe to eat? Blood spots in eggs are exactly that; tiny spots of red blood that you’ll see when you crack open a fresh egg. All eggs, fertilized or not, contain tiny blood vessels that anchor the yolk inside the egg. In a fertilized...
by starmilling | Sep 20, 2018 | Homesteading/Livestock, Poultry Care
Feeding Chickens Seasonally Summertime What is best to feed your chickens in summer? What we eat changes with the seasons, and our chicken’s diet will change with the seasons as well. Consistently offering a feed made specifically for your chickens, like Ace...
by starmilling | Jun 19, 2018 | Homesteading/Livestock, Poultry Care
Virulent Newcastle Disease What you need to know Being a good bird keeper means protecting them from danger, both seen and unseen. One of the latest threats to rear its ugly head is Newcastle Disease. What is it, what can you do about it, and how can you prevent it...
by starmilling | May 14, 2018 | Cooking, Homesteading/Livestock, Poultry Care
Salmonella How to protect yourself & your family Eggs have been making headlines news lately, and unfortunately, it’s not for their delicious and nutritious qualities. It’s because a bunch of them carrying the bacteria Salmonella made their way into grocery...
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