Chickens store shell grit in their gizzards to help pulverize tougher, rougher foods such as pellets and poultry scratch grains more effectively. Hens that don’t receive enough grit may end up producing eggs with weak or misshapen shells resulting in …
Setting out on the adventure of raising poultry can be daunting, and choosing a suitable feed may prove challenging. Nutrition plays an essential part in raising healthy birds. Ensure your flock consumes high-quality feed for maximum benefit from their food …
Bees need water, and sugar syrup with a 2:1 sugar/water ratio is an ideal way to provide it. Mix gently until all the sugar has dissolved; beware if adding any additional ingredients as this could caramelize and become indigestible to …
Chickens love whole corn kernels as a source of energy and to help give their eggs their signature yellow hue. Just remember to feed your flock sparingly – too much can affect their balanced diet! People often assume that whole …
Langstroth hives are ideal for beginning beekeepers. Their uniform-sized boxes make expansion easy while wintering better and producing higher honey yields than other types. Typically, bee hives are constructed with brood boxes on the bottom and honey supers on top; …
Ultra bee dry pollen substitute is a high-protein feed designed to increase brood production before honey flow. You can use it either through feeders or inside your hive. Patties help prevent bee robbers from siphoning off pollen from your colonies …
Chickens need high levels of protein to support their rapid development and produce feathers and eggs. But too much protein food could actually be harmful. Cooked eggs are an excellent source of protein (and an indulgence), along with other meats …
Frame feeders can be particularly effective in warmer conditions. Consisting of a narrow box that sits inside the brood box and features an inbuilt float to protect treatments or drip onto bees from contact, these are designed to serve beekeepers …
Just like us, our chickens need something refreshing in the heat of summer. Although insects and leafy greens provide the healthiest options, other treats may help our flock remain happy and hydrated. Frozen foods can be especially refreshing for your …
A 5 gallon bucket bee feeder allows beekeepers to feed their bees without opening the hive, providing essential resources without opening it up every time. They’re easy to use and very effective at providing resources to bees without opening up …