Duck feeder

Rodents are a nuisance and a hazard for for backyard chickens and controlling them requires a multi-faceted plan of attack, so let's roll one a coop rodent control plan!

As soon as our offer was accepted on the farmhouse last fall, I started researching chickens. In doing so, I kept coming across a lot of negative things that might come along with the chickens – chicken poop, bugs, rats,...Read More

It's time to rethink what to feed pet/backyard ducks to focus on optimal health & longevity rather than high egg production. Here's how, based on advice from our avian vet.

Duck love mud and sometimes it's hard to keep it out of the duck pen. But there are some things you can do to ensure a mess-free duck pen.

Ok we'll start with our automatic waterer! It can supply water to up to 65 birds with no problems. [IMG] This is the inside of the waterer. We took...

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Show me a chicken farmer who hasn't tried different feeders or waterers, and I will smack them hard on the head. In fact, just forward them links to some of the ones I have shared on this blog such as the diy trough style chicken feeder, diy chicken nipple waterer and diy plastic bucket chicken

Healthy nutritious treats your backyard ducks will love.

I have used this set up for feeding and watering my 2 Mallard ducks for about 6 months since they were about 1 month old and it is amazing how well it has...