Pollen patties may be beneficial in certain regions, but aren’t necessary for every beekeeper. Their use depends on factors like weather, climate and colony size – as well as any decisions related to supplementation that need to be made by …
Chickens require a balanced diet in order to stay healthy and produce ample eggs, while providing them with inappropriate food can cause illness or diminish their egg production. Commercial feeds are designed to meet the nutritional needs of different ages …
Pollen feeders provide an easy and straightforward solution for supplementing the protein needs of bee colonies during early Spring when there may be few blooms available to feed off of. Numerous researchers have investigated the effect of pollen substitute feeding …
As mixed flocks of pullets and roosters begin egg laying age, it is vital to provide them with high-quality layer feed containing essential proteins, calcium, vitamins and minerals for healthy eggs. Layer feed provides the right balance of these essential …
Pollen patties are a type of food specifically formulated to simulate pollen for bee colonies that don’t produce enough pollen, as well as to encourage brood production or supplement colonies that don’t produce enough protein. Beekeepers commonly use them to …
Amegilla cingulata) is native to Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, East Timor and Malaysia and measures 11-12mm in length. They typically live solitary lives within small burrows dug into the soil or crevices on rocks. They’re great pollinators, using buzz …
Searching online for chicken feed can be confusing and time consuming, but here are a few key considerations that will help you choose the appropriate feed for your flock. Layer feed has been specifically developed to promote top egg-laying hens. …
Beekeepers typically allow bees to feed themselves, but there may be instances in which supplemental feedings may be necessary. When blooms are beginning to fade in early Spring or in Fall as bees prepare for Winter, additional nutrition might be …
Homemade chicken feed can be an economical and hassle-free way to ensure that you know exactly what’s going into the diet of your flock, while providing you with an opportunity to create personalized recipes just for them. Most hens won’t …
The Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa varipuncta) is a wood-boring species that can cause significant damage to wooden structures on your property. These solitary bees feed on nectar, pollen and other plant materials found on your land as an herbivore diet. Female …