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Save Money on Feeding Your Chickens

John White — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 10:00:17 +0000

We all want to save money. Part of the reason some of us raise chickens is to have healthy eggs or meat for cheaper than we can buy at the store. But buying feed can cost a lot more than you expected. And honestly, some of the feed you get is just like buying ... Read more Save Money on Feeding Your Chickens

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Sprouting Seeds for Chickens

John White — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 01:45:30 +0000

Even in winter time you can do some sprouting seeds for chickens to give them something fresh to eat and to keep them from getting bored. They may want something green to eat but without lots of leftover greens from your veggie trimmings they have to wait until spring. Sprouting seeds provides the greens that ... Read more Sprouting Seeds for Chickens

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Winter Poultry Care

John White — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 21:20:47 +0000

Now that most of us are starting to feel the chill of winter we’ve made sure we have a cozy warm environment for ourselves. But what about your chickens? How are they holding up? Ideally, your chickens have gradually gotten used to the cold as temperatures began to cool down throughout the fall. Overall, chickens ... Read more Winter Poultry Care

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AgriCast Digest E07: Interview with Doug Kaufmann Part I

John White — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 05:50:51 +0000

We are very pleased to announce the release of our two part interview with Doug Kaufmann from the long running investigative health television program Know The Cause. Mr. Kaufmann was one of the first voices on TV to talk about functional medicine. He specializes in fungus, molds, and yeasts and the effects of such on ... Read more AgriCast Digest E07: Interview with Doug Kaufmann Part I

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A Guide to Feeding Chickens

John White — Sat, 03 Aug 2013 01:48:48 +0000

In order for them to live up to their full potential, your backyard chickens must eat a nutritious, well-balanced diet. Layers need the right kind and amount of feed to lay quality eggs. Broilers need the right kind and amount of feed to gain weight in a healthy way. This is slightly more complicated than ... Read more A Guide to Feeding Chickens

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Feeding Your Chickens

John White — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:00:56 +0000

Chickens are well known for their ability to finish off table scraps, their love for bread crusts, and their tendency to eat everything from Styrofoam to grain. Yet, table scraps alone are not enough and can sometimes be dangerous. In order to produce eggs or meat, chickens need a nutrient-rich diet. Not all chicken feed ... Read more Feeding Your Chickens

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