Apr 25, 2024
Story by Tamsin Cooper, read by Kenny Coogan.
Why early experiences are important for your birds. This story
comes from the April/May 2024 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS
magazine.
Read more at https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/poultry-101/chick-and-duckling-imprinting/
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Apr 12, 2024
Have you ever wanted to add some fun-loving ducks to your property? In this episode, John, Mark, and Katie Metzer of Metzer Farms share how to care for baby ducks, including how to prepare for their arrival, what to feed ducklings, if ducks can go broody, and more. By the end of this episode, maybe you’ll want to...
Mar 14, 2024
Hatching baby chicks can be a great way to introduce kids to the world of incubation, poultry, and all the challenges and joys of homesteading – not to mention leadership and entrepreneurship. In this episode, Ann Accetta-Scott shares more about egg-hatching curriculum for children, whether using it as a family side...
Feb 29, 2024
Story by Elizabeth Mack, read by John Moore.
A new, peeping box of fluffy little chicks can be scary, but this excellent advice can help you. This story comes from the February/March 2024 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.
Read more at https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/chickens-101/bringing-new-chicks-home/
Feb 22, 2024
The word is out: Mushroom foraging is in. For those new to the world of mushroom hunting, we have a guide for you from author and mushroom hunter Frank Hyman. In this episode, we discuss with Frank some advice when out foraging for mushrooms, some popular edible mushrooms, and tips for avoiding toxic mushrooms. Plus,...