Worms are a common ailment in backyard flocks. As a chicken owner, it’s scary when your babies aren’t doing well. In this article, we will discuss the 6 most common types of worms in chickens, how to detect and treat them and prevent them from coming back. Common Types of Worms in Chickens It’s so…
One of the easiest ways to grow your own mushrooms is by using a hydroponic setup. The process can be difficult for beginners, but with practice, it becomes much easier. I have included some tips below that will help you get started on this rewarding hobby of growing hydroponic mushrooms! “Nature does not hurry, yet…
These are the 4 simplest and most basic of hydroponic setups. Although easily and cheaply built, they are very efficient at growing an impressive array of fresh vegetables… or whatever other plants you might fancy. Our Beginner’s Guide To Hydroponics is on sale for a short time. Check it out! 4 Simple Hydroponic Setups We…
Uh oh! Chances are you have arrived at our hydroponic plant pests page because you have found some bugs in your hydroponics garden. Sorry about that, but please know this was bound to happen, sooner or later. Where did they come from? You used sterile medium, practiced good housekeeping in your grow room, and the…
It is much easier to practice preventive pest control in your hydroponic garden than battling pests and plagues later. A traditional outdoor garden, although it is openly exposed to outdoor pests and plagues, also gets a little help from Mother nature. Wind and rain help to clean the crops of insects and mold. Natural predators…
As a chicken owner, you will inevitably experience a respiratory disease within your flock at some point. Chickens are notorious for respiratory ailments. Today, we’ll look at respiratory diseases in chickens, what causes them, how you can take steps to avoid them, and how to treat them. Respiratory Diseases In Chickens There are several types…
You may notice in the fall that your chickens begin to lose their feathers. This can be alarming if you are experiencing it for the first time, but it is actually a normal occurrence called molting. Let’s take a look at what is molting in chickens and why it happens. If you go out to…
Probably the most asked question in my chicken group on Facebook, especially in the spring and early summer, is: how do I know if my chick is a hen or a rooster? It’s a complicated question with no clear-cut answers. Let’s get into it… How Do I Know If My Chick Is A Hen Or A…
Learning how to grow kalanchoe blossfeldiana is not as complicated as you might think. This plant knows how to care for itself, making it an excellent choice for many who want low-maintenance plants. It can bloom for months on end without needing any special care. This is one reason it has become very popular and…