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It can be endearing to raise baby chicks, whether it is part of an urban homesteading plan, a family farm, or a classroom project. Young chicks are vulnerable and can easily become sick, however, and it is important to recognize symptoms of sick baby chicks in order to provide proper care for a healthy and thriving flock. Sick Baby Chick Diseases and Symptoms There are several common illnesses that might occur with any baby chicks, including young chickens, turkeys, quail, guineafowl, or ducks. Symptoms can be similar between these different diseases, but recognizing the signs of illness quickly can help...

When the days lengthen, temperatures rise and the air has that unmistakable balmy feel of spring, you may be eager to open your pond. Taking the proper steps to restart your pond after a long, cold winter is essential to keep your equipment in good working order and preserve a healthy water balance. With a good opening, your pond can thrive right from the first day of spring. Easy Steps to Reopen Your Pond in Spring Taking it slow and steady is key to opening your pond properly in spring. To get your pond lush and alive after a dormant...

When planning what your crops will be for the upcoming year will be, every gardener’s favorite chore needs to be done: rototilling (enter sarcasm here). While rototilling may not be the most enjoyable step of creating your garden, it is a quite necessary one. The purpose of this blog is to hopefully make the process as easy as possible and to give insight into the first stage of making your garden. 3) You should only turn the soil if it is necessary. Soft flowerbeds can probably be worked with some of your other garden tools and won’t disturb the insects...

Goats can be a delightful, productive and profitable addition to your small farm. To make the most of goats, however, you have to be prepared to meet their needs. Is your farm ready for goats? Why You Need Goats If you don't have goats on your farm, you're missing out on a wide range of profitable opportunities. Different goat breeds can produce differently to meet your personal or commercial interests, with options including… Milk, meat and cheese for consumption or sale Fleece and hides for sale Fertilizer from goat feces Offering goats for commercial brush clearing services Opportunities to rent...