Bee Entrance Feeder
A bee entrance feeder allows your hive to replenish its water supplies during the winter. This device can help the hive build up its stock over the summer months and bolster its food supply during the cold winters. It can …
Farm Animals
Honey, I’m Homemade
Honey, I’m Homemade features recipes that incorporate honey, one of the sweeteners bees love. The author, noted entomologist May Berenbaum, discusses the fascinating history of honey consumption around the world and explains how the bees’ extraordinary ability to process nectar …
What Do Beef Cows Eat?
What do beef cows eat? You might be wondering about this in the wake of a recent beef shortage. If you have been pondering the subject, consider these facts. Commercial cows often have weird diets, but some farmers have been …
What Affects Residual Feed Intake in Beef Cattle
If you’ve ever wondered what affects residual feed intake (RFI) in beef cattle, Dr. Gordon Carstens of Texas A&M University will give you some helpful insights. In this article, he covers several important aspects related to RFI, including the effect …
Feeding Chickens Scraps
While you may have heard that it’s not good for chickens to eat kitchen scraps, chickens can benefit from these items. One adult size hen needs about 1/4 lb of meat per day. To help you determine the right amount …
What Type of Grass Do Cows Eat?
You may be asking yourself, what type of grass do cows eat? The answer depends on your preference, but you should try to avoid fescue grass because of its endophyte content. This compound causes negative reactions in cattle such as …
Which Cattle Fence Feeder is Right For You?
There are several kinds of cattle fence feeders on the market today. We’ll look at the Klene Pipe model BK-6, Tarter’s large cattle fence feeder panels, and DewEze’s BeefCake Cake Feeder. You may also want to check out DewEze’s Tombstone …
Ambrosia Bee Feed
Ambrosia is an ideal choice for beekeepers because it perfectly matches the nutritional needs of honeybees. This paste form is simply placed inside the inner cover of a hive, where bees will feed when they need to. The paste is …
Alternatives to Red Hen Chicken Feed
If you’re looking for an alternative to red hen chicken feed, consider Pumpkins Squash and Barastoc poultry. These ingredients have been used successfully for centuries in agriculture and are a good source of vitamin C and fiber. You’ll also find …
Tips For Making Pollen Patties
Homemade pollen patties are great to give your hive a boost during times when pollen is scarce. Here are some tips for making them. First, moisten the pellets with saliva or honey. Next, mix in some brewer’s yeast. Finally, store …