Telling the gender of newly-hatched eggs could be tricky. Chicks look and move similar to one another. By the time they strut in your yard, you get confused about the gender of your chicks. Identifying the gender of your chicks does not need extra ability. There are tell-tale signs if the chick is a pullet … Read more
Whether to use a chicken coop heater or not is always an issue for bird breeders. Some may not like using a heater, even in freezing temperatures. Those who do not adhere to heaters know that they could set fire. Dry shavings, straws, piles of wood, and flammables lie in the chicken coop, which might … Read more
Geese belong to a big family-the Anatidae family, where swans and ducks are also members. The geese you see in ponds or freshwaters have different species, but they have many similarities regarding their food choices and eating habits. These waterfowls eat plant materials from grasslands, ponds, and freshwater. When they eat, they do not have … Read more
Twenty-five years ago, my parents bought an old log cabin in Maryland and restored it. The cabin sits high on a forested bluff, where one can see geese and other waterfowl. As a boy, I used to sit on a bench outside the cabin with my father, and I often asked him some childish questions … Read more
Have you ever seen geese grub or dig out into the soil using their bills? If you did, you might have wondered what they were looking for. Well, geese love to dig out because they want to eat worms and other insects embedded in the soil. Geese, of course, love worms for their snacks. But … Read more
Going back to basics like planting your food, raising cattle and goats, and renting out your acreage is gaining popularity. With the increasing prices of food and commodities, people who own vacant land or ranch can now turn them into dollar-earning properties. Converting a small piece of land can help augment your income. Determine your … Read more
“Farmers are the founders of human civilizations,” according to Daniel Webster, and I would readily agree with him because most ancient civilizations began in places where soils were fertile and best for farming. Societies, likewise, started when humans stopped wandering and began settling in areas that offered excellent soil for farming. Farming requires excellent soil … Read more
Figuring out how to start a cattle ranch can be overwhelming for someone who has not even experienced raising a single cow. It can even be scary and can make you anxious. Yet, if you’re serious about kickstarting a cattle ranch, you should refrain from overthinking. Instead, it will be best to start putting in … Read more
So, after several years of shillyshallying about having a small farm, you’ve decided to do a pivot and take up farming as your hobby. Now you need to educate yourself about running a farm and know the responsibilities concomitant with it. Of course, when building a farm, you should shed your overly romanticized notions about … Read more
Fencing your stead or agricultural land is vital if you want to safeguard your farm animals and discourage wildlife from entering your property. Keeping your livestock and crops from external danger begins with the right choice of fencing materials. Before erecting the fence, you should know the different types of fences and find out which … Read more