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Will a broker bring eggs to the Philippines from the United States?

March 27, 2012 2 Comments

Image by BioDivLibrary Turkey raising New York,Orange Judd publishing company; [etc., etc.]1922. biodiversitylibrary.org/page/19954537 Question by : Will a broker bring eggs to the Philippines from the United States? I know there are brokers that bring gamefowl to the Philippines from the United States on a regular basis. Just wondering if these brokers would bring eggs […]

Can you raise chickens, ducks, and geese together?

March 26, 2012 6 Comments

Question by N. H: Can you raise chickens, ducks, and geese together? I saw the questions on here about raising chickens and ducks together, and that seems to be fine. And I know ducks and geese get along just swimmingly… But how do geese and chickens get along? The plan is to have a very […]

can alum be useful to chickens or poultry or broiler growings?

March 24, 2012 1 Comment

Image by jessicareeder Broilers in chicken tractors at Polyface Farm in Virginia. Posted in Joel Salatin and the Future of Food. Question by rajesh y: can alum be useful to chickens or poultry or broiler growings? i poultry farmer and i give alum in water to brilers in my farm but i am doubtful about […]

Thinking about getting chickens, Whats the plus and minus to having backyard chickens?

March 23, 2012 8 Comments

Image by chrisdat Processing 280 Chickens – Cornish Cross & Red Bros at Pete and Jen Backyard Bird’s Mobile Poultry Processing Unit Question by : Thinking about getting chickens, Whats the plus and minus to having backyard chickens? Give your answer to this question below!

Is there a way to get a residential property rezoned agricultural?

March 22, 2012 5 Comments

Image by Happy Sleepy Question by karla: Is there a way to get a residential property rezoned agricultural? In this economy, I’d like to start a little backyard garden, and also, I’d like to have a few chickens for laying. The zoning law in my county allows one chicken (or duck or whatever.) Is there […]

Is it illegal to have chickens in your backyard in Arizona?

March 21, 2012 3 Comments

Question by : Is it illegal to have chickens in your backyard in Arizona? I was thinking about getting a chicken or two so I could have fresh eggs. But my friend told me it is illegal. I’ve been looking all over the internet, but nothing comes up. Thanks for your help. What do you […]

How much land do you need to raise ducks?

March 20, 2012 4 Comments

Image by stewickie Ducks and Chickens can be raised together. Although if the ducks are male…some issues may eventually ensue. Question by jarenguy: How much land do you need to raise ducks? I want to raise ducks Add your own answer in the comments!

Natural way to repel wild chickens?

March 19, 2012 10 Comments

Image by Leandro, It’s not easy to be a chicken in the big city… ——————- No es fácil ser una gallina en la ciudad… Question by mugentuner: Natural way to repel wild chickens? Without using fencing e.t.c. I’ve heard that Vinegar or Chili powder could be used around plants to stop chickens from diggging up […]

can you raise turkeys and chicken in the same pen?

March 19, 2012 2 Comments

Image by scot2342 Question by tuffnuff: can you raise turkeys and chicken in the same pen? Give your answer to this question below!

Is mongo a better feeds for chicken broiler?

March 18, 2012 1 Comment

Image by f.x.l. Question by Not Me: Is mongo a better feeds for chicken broiler? I am undergoing an investigatory project on the topic. It would certainly help me a lot if you could give the economic and health benefits of feeding chicken broiler with mongo. What do you think? Answer below!