Non-GMO feed indicates that the grains used in chicken feed have not been genetically modified to resist herbicides or tolerate pests. Non-GMO feed also supports small farmers who raise heritage chicken breeds that breed naturally and have slower growth rates …
Kalmbach Feeds trucks are a common sight on rural Ohio highways, delivering bulk feed to livestock farms. But Kalmbach Feeds goes beyond distribution; it also manufactures its own pet and livestock food products. Some chicken feeds include shell grit, which …
Sugar syrup is often the go-to bee feed, providing extra hydration while mimicking the taste of nectar. One method for keeping bees fed without drowning is using a frame feeder, also called a division board. These frames resemble Langstroth frames …
Bees need plenty of honey from their own hive to survive winter; once they have enough stored away they won’t need additional feed until spring arrives. However, sometimes hives become depleted of its stores and require feeding in order to …
Finding your way through the maze of chicken feed options can be difficult for new or semi-experienced flock owners. From life stage and texture, there are so many considerations. Pellets are small cylinders of chicken feed with an easily manageable …
Healthy chicken snacks are foods designed to mimic what a flock would forage for in nature and add additional nutrition without detracting from their primary food source. Cooked eggs provide chickens with an abundant source of protein while providing calcium …
Corn syrup has long been used by beekeepers as an aid for supplementing colony’s diet during periods of nectar dearth. But be mindful when feeding this product to your bees! There are some considerations worth keeping in mind before choosing …
As part of their responsibilities as backyard flock owners, backyard poultry flock owners need to provide their flock with high quality feed that offers an optimal balance of essential vitamins and nutrients – this is essential to keeping their poultry …
Bumblebees rely on pollen and nectar as sources of nutrition, needing safe nesting spaces with access to bee-friendly flowers nearby for nesting and resting purposes. If you encounter a stranded bumblebee, never feed it honey as this could contain pathogens …
Chicken feed contains protein, vitamins, and minerals for healthy chicken growth. Cereal grains form the backbone of most chicken feed, such as wheat, oats and barley. To combat anti-nutrient factors in these whole grains, they’re usually mixed with cultured yeast, …