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 | 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...
by starmilling | May 8, 2018 | Homesteading/Livestock, Poultry Care
Electrolytes for Chickens: Immune support you can make at home Chickens are not well equipped to handle high temperatures. During hot weather, they are vulnerable to heat stress, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and are even at risk of death. They cannot sweat to...
by starmilling | Oct 9, 2017 | Homesteading/Livestock, Poultry Care
Did you hatch some baby chicks this spring or summer? By autumn, they’ve reached an age where they can be considered young adults – hopefully young ladies if you’re looking for eggs! If you have an existing flock, they should be able to join the...
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