Animal Health and Natural Living
Healthy animals are the heart of a productive homestead. In this section, you'll find practical tips and time-tested natural remedies to support the well-being of your chickens, ducks, rabbits, and more. We focus on preventative care, natural treatments, and understanding animal behavior—so you can raise strong, thriving animals without relying heavily on chemicals or synthetic meds.
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The Official Secret On How To Identify Parasites And Coccidia
OK, OK, it is no secret. But there are a lot of us, most of us, I would say, that don’t know how to identify parasites and coccidia in our chickens, ducks, rabbits, and even dogs unless we go to a veterinarian. This is all great if you have the ability to take your animals to see a vet, but…
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Ducks And Niacin – What The Quack Is This All About!? And When Things Are Going Wrong How To Fix It.
UGH – Where to start! So I got ducks, Jumbo Pekin Ducks to be precise. We can start there. (wink) We waited over a month for the ducks to arrive, and in that time, I did tons of research. Our family was so excited to receive our three little cuties in the mail. I ordered them from Metzer Farms. I…
