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How To Protect Chickens From Predators Predators are always a concern when raising chickens, as they can quickly kill off the flock if they aren’t dealt with swiftly. Farmers play a substantial role in protecting chickens from predators so build your chicken coop as securely as Fort Knox. Protecting the chicken run from predators is a bit more complicated, but can be accomplished with a few simple steps. Here we will look at which predators are looking to feast on your chickens and how to minimize the risk of casualties. Which Predators Are Eyeing Up Your Chickens For An Easy...

Egg Quality - How To Yield Top-Quality Eggs (Weight, Shape, And Shell Quality) The incredible, edible egg. When most people look at an egg, they don’t even stop to consider how remarkable it is. Nature has chosen the dome-like shape for the eggshell, as it is one of the strongest structures. The eggshell, while appearing solid, contains 7,000 to 17,000 pores that enable gas exchange. Surrounding the calcium-rich eggshell is a thin layer known as the cuticle that acts as a barrier to both water and bacteria. Top-quality eggs have a strong, thick eggshell with about 2 grams of calcium...

Nutritional Comparison Guide: Day old chicks, Mice, Rats There is little doubt that varying a carnivorous reptile pet’s diet pays dividends in overall health and longevity. Some food items are easier to acquire and maintain than others, and there are differences in cost and convenience. Whenever possible a consideration of nutritional factors should be the keeper’s first consideration. Many animal species can provide food for reptiles, but there are three that are most commonly used. This guide will describe the pros and cons of each of these food items. Day-old chicks (DOC):  Excellent Source of Protein It is hard to...

Which Predators Eat Baby Chicks? Keeping chickens, whether you have just a few or a whole lot, is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Animal husbandry is very fun, and a lot of hard work. But at the end of all that work, you get a little "thank you" in the form of unlimited eggs, forever. There's a lot that goes into making egg-laying chickens happy. Particularly, their enclosures are a big concern. Because in your neighborhood (or even your house) there are lots of predatory animals that want to eat them. This is especially true for...

Do Composting Worms Eliminate Greenhouse Gases? By now, you’ve probably heard about all of the benefits that come with worm composting. Black soldier fly larvae are incredible bugs, capable of turning your kitchen scraps into liquid gold to help your garden grow big and strong. But did you know that worm composting also reduces greenhouse gas emissions? In this article, I'll talk about all of the positive environmental impacts of worm composting. Because worms not only help you live better, the help the planet live better, too. Small-scale Circular Agriculture Black soldier flies reduce your "input" into the process of...