Articles by Welshies

Coops are a wonderful thing. They house your flock, protect them, and shelter them in bad weather. However, they're also very confusing. There's different sizes, shapes, and styles. Some work better for others, but the perfect one is out there. Pic by stvcoops You'll want to consider five...

Layer feed. I once fed it to my flock, too. But then one day, I began to have issues, so I turned to BYC. What did I find? Enlightenment. Super cheesy, I know. But I'm here to provide you with the exact information I was given two years ago when I quit feeding layer pellets to my flock, and why...

Many of us keep chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and game birds year-round. However, despite the hardiness of our feathered friends, most birds lose a lot of production because of a few missing tricks that flock owners can use in winter to help keep their flocks warm and thriving. The three most...

Incubators are expensive. Can we not all agree? I, as a backyard hatchery, don't have all the money in the world. I considered spending $100 on a nice, 24 egg forced air incubator. But then I thought about how long that would take me to earn back... considering that and my monthly fees, I swear...

Hello there! So, you want to raise chickens? Ducks? Geese? You've come to the right place. I am here to provide you with a list of things you'll need before those feathered friends step on your property! •Coop: The most important thing, a coop provides a safe, sheltered place for your fowl to...

This tractor is heavy, sturdy, and protected enough it can be used year round. My ducks love it, and chickens would too! It was cost effective at only $150 CAD. It only used 4 4'x8' plywood sheets and 5 20' 2"x4" plywood pieces. Screws, staples, hooks, hinges, and latches were the additional...