Many hens lay their first egg around 18 weeks of age and then lay up to an egg each day, subject to breed, environment...
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CFIA has confirmed bird flu at 11 Ontario sites, including in 3 backyard flocks
As avian influenza spreads across Ontario, officials are urging people...
Coccidiosis is the most common disease of brooded poultry. It affects primarily chicks and poults (baby turkeys). But it may also (though rarely) affect...
Few scientific studies have verified the use of herbs as insecticides or insect repellents. However, using herbs in the chicken coop won’t harm your...
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Hens will lay their first eggs anywhere from four and one half to six months of age, depending on breed and other...
The concept of raising geese for meat is not a new one. However, it is one which has gone to the wayside, especially in...
Source: Purina
Hatching eggs at home can be a fun project for those looking to grow their backyard flocks. Incubating chicken eggs is a 21-day...
Registration is now open for PIC's Raising Backyard Chickens Webinar. The session will be held on Saturday, March 26th from 10:00 am to 1:30 and...
Episode 1196. Today, poultry nutritionist Dr. Curran Gehring, Ph.D., will be teaching us all about nutrition for baby chicks. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken...
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A growing number of small producers are rais-ing poultry outdoors on pasture, processing the birds on-farm, and selling the meat directly...