Our Coop The current coop is 8 x 12, and comfortably houses 40 birds. The Exterior Elevated 2 feet off the ground, the birds have a shady spot to hang out in during the hot days. Pests are somewhat deterred because climbing is the only way to gain entry into the coop. Each side of […]
Benefits of composting with black soldier flies: Soldier Flies are found almost everywhere, especially in warm climates You can feed them almost anything biodegradable; meat and fermented waste are big hits Black soldier flies don’t carry diseases like the common house fly, and will reduce their numbers because black soldier larvae out-compete house fly larvae […]
Quarantine is necessary for any flock in which new birds are added that come from outside sources. Hatching your own chicks to continue your flock does not require quarantine. How long to quarantine is hard to answer because bugs and disease don’t follow a predetermined timeline. 60 good ones. As a general rule I use […]
What fillers? We selected a variety of grains for a wholesome mix. Most commercial feeds have just one grain, along with soy. More often than not, the grains are low-quality fillers. We never use fillers. Our grains are food grade and organic. Lots of protein, No synthetics. Organic pumpkin seeds are packed with protein and […]