Tag: farming
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Chicken Waterers: Metal vs Plastic
Chickens, like all animals, require water to survive. They need regular access to it to remain healthy. This can get complicated during the winter. Chicken waterers come in a few common designs. They can be either plastic or metal. Both materials have pros and cons and may behave differently when the outside temperatures get below… Read more
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Chickens: First Steps Into the Poultry Game
I’ve wanted to raise chickens for a long time. I see it as the first big step in my vision for homesteading. I also wanted the experience for my kids. With our recent move to Mississippi, I finally had the space to explore this as a real possibility. What really precipitated the leap was the… Read more