The Many Uses of Oxine AH (Animal Health)
Since I introduced a product named Oxine AH (Animal Health) to the fancy about four years ago, I have had so many questions about its effectiveness and many uses, that…
Since I introduced a product named Oxine AH (Animal Health) to the fancy about four years ago, I have had so many questions about its effectiveness and many uses, that…
DIATOMACEOUS EARTH (DE) is not ‘dirt’. In plain English it is naturally occurring crystalline silica, found in the earth. Another understandable description would be razor sharp microscopic diatoms (the crystalline…
OK, I give… I finally put together an article exclusively for those of you who would like to learn how to vaccinate your chicks for Mareks Disease. Visual Steps to…
Oyster shell is a type of calcium supplement that can be fed to laying hens to help them produce strong, healthy eggs. Hens need a consistent source of calcium in…
Medicated starter feed is a type of feed that is specifically formulated for young poultry, such as ducks, during their first few weeks of life. It is typically made with…
Grit is anything that would provide a grinding tool in the gizzard, where the feed is broken down. Tiny pebbles, sand, grit, canary or pigeon grit, etc. are all suitable…
What do you recommend I keep around in terms of supplies in case of an emergency? I recommend the following items for basic first aid supplies : Rubbing alcohol Cotton…
EGG BINDING is a serious disorder that most commonly affects a young hen when laying her first egg, but can affect any hen at any time. Some cases are so…
A POISON by any other name is still a poison. To paraphrase Paracelsus from 400 years ago, it's 'the dose that makes the poison'. Simply stated, almost anything in an…
In this article I’m going to talk about the joys of POULTRY KEEPING THROUGH THE WINTER, and how to keep chickens warm and healthy. Those of you in the fare…