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How to Breed Hornworms Most people don’t put very much time into finding good feeder insects. They stick with mealworms or superworms, which are easy to get, but also not the best nutritionally. And that makes sense. There isn’t a lot of information out there about how to breed highly nutritious feeder insects, like hornworms. But we don’t like to settle for subpar feeder insects. That’s why we put together this comprehensive guide to hornworm breeding. So that people at any skill level can learn to raise their own nutritious feeders with ease, and avoid having to buy hornworms online...

How to Prevent Baby Chicks From Pecking Each Other There’s no sugarcoating it: chickens can be downright violent. If you’re new to raising chickens, you’ll notice how young they are when they begin competing for dominance. Some of these little pecks are no big deal. But baby chicks are fragile. If you don’t intervene, chicks can easily kill each other. Why do they do this? And more importantly, how can you stop squabbles between baby chicks? In this article, we’ll talk about why chickens are so keen on hurting each other. And further, how to keep your chickens from pecking...

Medicated VS Non-Medicated Chick Feed - What’s the Difference? Baby chicks are fragile, and there’s a lot that can hurt them. If you’re new to raising chicks, you’ve probably been reading nonstop about what to watch out for. One of the main things you need to look out for are the illnesses and diseases they can catch. Most of these have to do with keeping their food, water, and brooder clean. But some, like coccidiosis, are harder to avoid. The common solution to this disease is to give your chicks medicated feed. But what’s even in that stuff? Is it...

How Many Day Old Chicks Will my Reptile Eat? Day Old chicks (DOC) are a tremendous source of convenient nutrition for your reptile. But reptile is such a generic word. Reptiles come in so many shapes and sizes, and have differing needs. Those that are carnivorous tend to be on large size end of the scale. Not Jurassic Park size, of course, but still hefty none the less. And how much of anything they eat will depend upon their size and age. In this guide, we will start with the needs of the smallest species that are popular pets and...

How fast do baby chicks grow? Most people buy day old baby chicks for their potential.  Either your chicks will grow into an egg-laying machine, or they will get jacked to the core and offer some tasty meat as broiler chickens.  The only exception is if you're using chicks as live prey for snakes or raptors.  Chicks are superior to rodents, but can grow quickly, so you'll either need to use them all right away, or freeze some for a future feeding.  But if you're not a snake owner, and truly want your baby chicks to grow, it's good for planning...