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Archive for May, 2023

Avoid the Summer Pasture Slump

Avoid the summer pasture slump! The sight of fresh, green pastures as the summer months approach can be a welcome sight for many cattle producers. Especially after feeding costly forages throughout the winter. However, just as quickly as that green ...

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Got Ticks? Chickens Might be the Best Way to Get Rid of Ticks

Got Ticks? Chickens Might be the Best Way to Get Rid of Ticks! Ticks are dangerous little arachnids. They can carry over a dozen different diseases such as Powassan virus, Lyme disease, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. According to the  ...

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How Do Chickens Lay Eggs? Understanding Your Egg-Laying Chickens

How Do Chickens Lay Eggs? Understanding Your Egg-Laying Chickens: Egg-laying chickens lay up to one egg per day at their peak. But how do chickens lay eggs? And how often do chickens lay eggs? The process takes 24 – 26 hours per egg. ...

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How to Switch to a Chicken Layer Feed

How to Switch to a Chicken Layer Feed: Switch laying hens to a complete chicken layer feed when they start laying eggs around 18 weeks of age. Choose a complete layer feed that includes all the essential nutrients laying hens need ...

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