It’s time to start mixing syrup for feeding honeybees again. As the summer starts to wind down and flowers are losing their bloom, you need to think about removing honey supers from the hives and start prepping the hives for winter. If you have surplus frames of capped honey, you can add those to a hive […]
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There are plenty of good reasons to feed pumpkin to chickens. Pumpkin is one of the best foods for your flock because it is beneficial for chickens. It’s full of vitamins and is said to naturally deworm your flock. You can feed your chickens raw or cooked pumpkin, including the flesh, seeds, and guts. Chickens enjoy pecking
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What Is Fowl Pox? What is the prevention and treatment of fowl pox in chickens? Fowl pox, also called avian pox, is a viral disease that affects many species of wild birds and pet birds. Fowl pox is spread by mosquitoes and other biting insects, and is usually found in chickens and turkeys but can
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The Impact of Shorter Days on Egg Production As fall progresses into winter, the days become noticeably shorter, impacting various aspects of poultry management, particularly egg production in chickens. Hens are influenced by the natural changes in daylight hours, triggering a biological response that affects their laying patterns. When daylight diminishes, the reproductive cycle of
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Welcome to Chickie-ChickieBees! I’m here to share the fun that I experience tending to my chickens and managing my honeybees. I’ll share some “how to” blogs that I think have helpful tips, and also share some stories that I hope you find entertaining. Chickens are a lot of fun, and helpful to the environment. They are
