An inexpensive homemade bee syrup feeder is a convenient and economical way to provide bees with food during winter, aiding them to gain weight more easily. Simply, this device consists of a quart size canning jar with its lid partially …
Homemade chicken treats can be fun projects and provide your flock with an easy way to stay happy and content. High protein treats also work wonders during molting season when extra support may be needed in rebuilding feathers. Make these …
Feed terminology can be dauntingly complex for new chicken keepers. From mash, crumbles, pellets and scratch mix – to all manner of terms in backyard chicken culture! Mash is loose chicken feed designed for chicks that is easily digested. It …
An optimally functioning colony should have amassed enough honey and pollen by autumn for storage purposes; otherwise something is amiss in its functioning. Late summer and fall are times when forage becomes scarce and supplement feeding should be considered. Supplement …
Although all colonies should store enough honey to last the winter months, sometimes colonies need an additional food source if necessary. A sugar candy board gives colonies access to extra nutrition. This recipe offers a no-cook method to make sugar …
Dumor chicken feed is available in pellet form, which makes it less messy than crumbles. Pellets are also better for feeders because they don’t clog as easily. It contains all the nutrients that a hen requires for healthy growth and …
Chickens are omnivorous creatures that feed on grains, vegetables and fruit. For optimal health they require balanced feed that provides essential vitamins, minerals and proteins; additionally crushed oyster shell can support egg production while grit helps them digest. Organic feed …
Honey can provide essential support for bee colonies during times when their food sources become limited, particularly new colonies or weather conditions that limit their ability to forage for nectar sources. This is particularly important during harsher weather conditions that …
Increased brood production means healthier and stronger bees! High protein pollen substitute can be formed into patties and fed directly into the hive. At the January time point, colonies with high-protein supplements (Ultra Bee and MegaBee) showed less strength loss …
Chicken scratch is a mix of grains and seeds enjoyed as treats by chickens as treats, much like junk food for humans. As with all treats given to flocks of hens, however, its consumption should be strictly limited and in …