Food For Bees in Spring
The best time to provide food for bees in the spring is when they first emerge from Winter. This is the most vulnerable time of year for colonies because the number of adults is low and their food stores are …
Farm Animals
How to Choose Grower Finisher Chicken Feed
To choose a good grower finisher chicken feed, you’ll need to understand how the chickens are growing. A 6-week-old chicken’s diet is different from that of a baby chick. It contains less protein and calcium and is formulated to provide …
Feed a Bee Sugar Water
A few steps are necessary to prepare sugar water for bees. The first step is to boil two cups of water and a tablespoon of sugar. Heat the water until the crystals are dissolved. Pour the syrup into a feeder. …
Feeding Chickens Eggs the Right Way
You’ve probably noticed a dramatic difference in your chicken’s egg production after you started feeding them eggs, but this doesn’t necessarily mean that your diet is out of whack. You may notice that your hen isn’t as happy as usual …
Bee Food – How to Prepare Fondant
A popular choice for winter feeding bees is fondant. Its unique properties make it suitable for winter months. The mixture is easy to prepare and uses no frames. Instead of using feeders, beekeepers simply place the disks of the food …
Feeding Chickens Suet
The most popular way to feed chickens is by making a suet cake. The recipe for suet can be found online, or you can use a larger pan. You can also make suet with assorted nuts, seeds, and grains. Once …
What Can Alpacas Eat?
Alpacas can eat almost anything, and they often prefer a diet consisting of grasses and legumes. A typical mix will include timothy, fescue, orchard grass, white clover, and alfalfa. While some varieties of these pastures will need to be reseeded, …
What You Should Know About Donkey Feed
Donkeys differ from horses in several ways, and their forage needs are different than those of horses. They are more susceptible to obesity and metabolic problems, and should be fed less than horses. Depending on their environment and the type …
How to Make Homemade Chicken Feed
One of the best ways to give your flock the nutrients and minerals they need is by making your own chicken feed. It can be as simple as sprinkling a few teaspoons of flaxseed and soaking them for about 10 …
Purina Donkey Feed
Donkeys are able to eat many different kinds of hay, but the most popular brand is Purina donkey feed. The reason for this is that they are high in fibre. The pellets are easy to digest, making them a great …