Dubbing, When, or Why It's Necessary.
What is Dubbing? Dubbing is the process of removing the comb, wattles, & sometimes earlobes of a chicken. It's a common husbandry practice. What Are Used To Remove The Comb, & Wattles? Sharp...
View ArticleBrand New Chicken Coop
Hi All, Just wanted to share a YouTube video of my new coop build. Hope you enjoy it!
View ArticleHow to stitch up (suture) a wound in an emergency.
This information is not a substitute for proper medical care! It is only meant to be used in emergency situations where appropriate medical care cannot be obtained in a timely fashion, but if you can...
View ArticleSmores Cup Noodles
Ever been wandering through the store and you just see something that almost seems photoshopped because of how unreal it looks? Same. And today whilst attempting to get my weekly groceries in peace I...
View ArticlePost-Hatching Season Clean Up
As the hatching season comes to an end for most of us, there are some things I like to do to ensure easy startup for next season. 1. Clean ALL the parts and pieces of the incubators. I used two...
View ArticleConditioning Birds For Show Season
Conditioning is a vital part of making sure your birds are prepared for show season. Some may think, "I'll prepare for the show a few weeks beforehand and that'll work fine." While that may be the case...
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Recycling an Old Horse Shelter into a Turkey, Duck & Chicken Coop & Run with...
(This article is still in progress) It all began with adopting a Silkie Rooster, hatching 11 chicks and raising 7 ducks..... now we have a Large Coop, 2 turkeys, ducks and 15 chickens (all broody )....
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Toys for Pet Geese
My two Pilgrim Geese, Charlie & Trudy, just love their “toy time.” When they see me bring out their blue toy bucket, they start running and screaming for joy. It’s our special time together … toy...
View ArticleChicks 2024- Peavey Mart and McMurray Hatchery
We got 2 colored layer chicks from Peavey Mart in June. They hatched June 3rd. The starlight green Egger is a cockerel. He and the americana pullet will go together to auction on August 10. On July 17...
View ArticleA Walkthrough of a Poultry Show (With Pictures!)
Ever wondered how a poultry show works? Well, today I will be walking you through the process of entering a show and how the show process goes. Please check out my articles on Conditioning Birds for...
View ArticleBuilding more to do less. Block foundation, power, etc (LOTS OF PICTURES)
This article is broken down by section in the additional pages because it would be far too long and cumbersome to put them all on one. After keeping chickens for about 4 years, I gave my birds to a...
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Turmeric Tea delight.
Turmeric tea is a common staple in a multitude of house holds. Some people enjoy it's "earthy" or "herbal" flavors and benefit from it's medicinal properties. What if we could turn this average tea...
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Washing Your Birds For a Show
A silkie rooster getting a bath before a show Washing Your Birds For A ShowSo, you have entered a show and now it's almost show time! This article will help you make sure your bird is shining and...
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BobbyNix Coop
When we purchased this mountain property with a existing small coop. Our flock is 11 members at the present and free range from 8am until sunset. The listing agent showed us a video of a bear...
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The Surprising Truth About Pit Bulls
Sadly, Pit Bulls often get a bad wrap for being "vicious" and "aggressive" but after owning 3 myself and spending time around many, I am determined to help educate people about this wonderful breed....
View ArticleNormal Anatomy (Dorsal View with Gory Pictures) of an Adult Female Coturnix...
Have you ever cut open a sick or dead bird only to discover you don't know what 'normal' is? You can't diagnose pathology if you can't tell what is abnormal. Here's a labeled photo diagram of what a...
View ArticleIncubation of Eggs
15 eggs in incubator, so far 4-5 have hatched. Should I wait for more? They started to hatch a few hours ago. I have a large plastic tub. The heat plate is on a slant, chick feed with a little rooster...
View ArticleQuail are slobs: a case study of various watering and bedding options for...
Coturnix Quail (like most domestic poultry) are slobs, between dust bathing, waterers, scratching, and feces they make a big mess which is one of the biggest issues in poultry keeping: how to keep pens...
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