Ducks add happiness to the flock as they waddle around and play with water. However, this happiness is curtailed if the ducks are limping. Like other animals, ducks can also get injuries or infections in their feet, thus developing mobility challenges. Have you noticed that your duck is limping? Or does the duck prefer to … Read more
Every farmer desires chickens that lay big eggs, especially for commercial purposes. Larger eggs mean more profits and a heavier breakfast. However, that’s not always the case. When rearing chickens, you expect them to produce large eggs after you’ve fed and taken care of them. But what if they produce small-sized eggs? Even though it … Read more
Duck poop is a good fertilizer because it has high nutrient capacity, provided the bird was raised accordingly. Its NPK ratio is 2.8:2.3:1.7, making it one of the best natural fertilizers for growing plants. However, note that duck poop is acidic as it contains high levels of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). The … Read more
You can keep wild turkeys out of your yard by removing any food sources that attract them. They will reduce their visits if they cannot get anything to eat. For instance, fence plants bearing fruits will attract them. Avoid having plants that turkeys love eating, like oak trees and berry bushes. Will mothballs keep turkeys away? … Read more
Baby Japanese quails or Coturnix quails are often hatched after 16 to 18 days of egg incubation at home. Unlike a wild adult quail, a captive adult Japanese quail always seems uninterested in hatching. Therefore, hatching at home is either done artificially or via the help of friendly chicken species like Bantam. The chicken for … Read more
Worm identification and treatment are a must since they can compromise the immune system, damage the gut lining, and reduce the ability of your chickens to get vital nutrients. If your chickens have worms overload, they will produce low-quality eggs and suffer from a weight reduction. Avoid worming your chickens with artificial solutions when unnecessary … Read more
Chickens often catch colds. However, what humans consider cold may not mean the same thing as chicken cold. Your poultry cannot get colds from humans. It is also important to know when they are sick so that proper care is given to them in good time. The common causes of the signs of a chicken … Read more
Whenever you let the chickens out of the coop, they run to the yard and start to eat the clippings of grass. You may wonder if they are having fun or feeding. Well, they are usually feeding. And if you are wondering if the grass they eat is beneficial, the answer is yes. According to … Read more
Chickens have taste buds but theirs are not as complex as those found in humans. More so, their taste buds do not function like ours. So, how can they distinguish between bitterness and sweetness? Can the chickens like/hate some food because of their taste? You’ve probably noted how chickens peck and swallow almost anything they … Read more
Chicken beaks can break and even fall off in some cases. They use their beaks to perform various tasks, including eating, grasping, communicating, and drinking. Therefore, a broken beak can cause severe stress to a chicken. Chickens can easily injure their beaks due to their curiosity and pecking nature. The injury may be a simple chip or a … Read more
