Lisa Steele

1 month ago | hgtv.com | Jessica Yonker |Lisa Steele

The Perks of Owning Ducks Duck eggs are larger than chicken eggs and are known for their rich flavor. A good home will ensure good egg production. Other benefits of owning ducks can include lawn maintenance and pest control. Raising Ducks: Caring for Ducklings Here are a few tips on raising baby ducklings to help you get started. What Is a Duck House?

1 month ago | fresheggsdaily.blog | Lisa Steele

The incubation period for eggs is dependent on the type of bird or waterfowl that laid the eggs. Hatching chicks is such a fun, economical way to expand your backyard chicken or other type of poultry  flock. Whether you have a rooster (or drake, gander) and can set eggs from your own flock or purchase fertile hatching eggs, whether you use an incubator or have a broody hen willing to sit on eggs, it's so amazing to watch as the eggs hatch and the babies emerge.

2 months ago | fresheggsdaily.blog | Lisa Steele

Studies seem to point to the idea that chickens do recognize themselves when they look in a mirror. Over the years, I've become known for adding various items to both my baby chicks' brooder, as well as the chicken coop to keep them busy, prevent them from getting bored, and provide enrichment for them. Things like perches, swings, hanging treat baskets, and even a xylophone (that was a failure - my chickens showed no musical ability nor interest at all!). Another item I like to add is a mirror.

Dec 15, 2024 | fresheggsdaily.blog | Lisa Steele

Chicken coops can be expensive to buy, but if you have an old playhouse, you can easily convert it into a chicken coop. When you get started with a backyard flock of chickens, your largest expense by far will be their coop. But if you're somewhat handy, you can save a lot of money by converting a playhouse, garden shed or even a barn stall into a chicken coop.

Oct 27, 2024 | fresheggsdaily.blog | Lisa Steele

As more and more chickens are being kept as family pets instead of food, caring for them in their twilight years has become an important consideration. My grandparents raised chickens. They were legit chicken farmers, raising their flock for both eggs and meat that they used in their restaurant, fed their family, and also sold in the community.