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Raccoon attack! 30 tips to protect your chickens
Raccoons are one of a chicken’s top predators. The racoon’s agility, intelligence, and hand ability make it a serious threat. Not only do they eat chickens (and chicken eggs), they will kill for sport and leave devastating chaos in the chicken…
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Rabies in homestead animals- are chickens safe?
Rabies is a serious and fatal, but preventable viral disease that can affect people and animals. Thankfully, it is relatively rare in North America- less than 3 human cases per year, due to proper education and vaccination. On the homestead, some animals are more…
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PALE COMB in chickens- causes, treatment, prevention
The chicken’s comb is a good indicator of general health. If your chicken’s comb is unusually pale, the most likely culprits are as follows: anemia (typically due to parasites), heat exhaustion or dehydration, stress, or frost bite. A hen’s comb will be more pale anytime she is not laying eggs…
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Chicken Grit Guide: who, what, where, when, why
Grit is bits of rock and small stones that a chicken will consume. These small rocks will travel down the esophagus and remain in the gizzard to aid in grinding their food. Grit is needed when chickens have access to grass…
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Male pigs- terminology, facts, and special care
Pigs are one our favourite additions to the homestead. Here is some terminology as you search for that perfect homestead pig: male pigs are called boars or barrows. Boars are not castrated and are used for breeding, where as barrows are…
