My Duck/Goose is Laying? Part 1
This article is part 1 of 2 on “My Duck/Goose is Laying?” which is being republished from Acorn Hollow Bantams website with permission from Lou Horton. In the spring of […]
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Raising Poultry
Youth Getting Started in Waterfowl
This article on the youth getting started in waterfowl is being republished from Acorn Hollow Bantams website with permission from Lou Horton. First things first; before you go out and
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West Nile Virus and Waterfowl
This article on the West Nile Virus and Waterfowl is being republished from Acorn Hollow Bantams website with permission from Lou Horton. Over the course of the last several seasons,
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Calls and East Indies: What You Should Know Before You Buy
This article on what you should know before you buy calls and east indies is being republished from Acorn Hollow Bantams website with permission from Lou Horton. I began raising
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Seamless Leg Bands
One of the most ideal marking products that is relatively new to North American markets are plastic seamless leg bands. These products are available through a large number of retailers
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Banding Exhibition Poultry
Most poultry breeders raise a number of young birds each year, usually in the early spring. With many breeders striving to breed to prescribed standards, like those adopted by the
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Snowy Call Duck
This article on the Snowy Call Duck is being republished from Acorn Hollow Bantams website with permission from Lou Horton. There exists about as much confusion and frustration among breeders
Marek’s Disease Vaccination
The subjects of Marek’s disease and vaccination pop up often in the chicken world, especially when discussing shows and viral transmission. Marek’s is an extremely contagious viral disease that lowers
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Chick Brooder: What every chick needs
If you hatch your eggs in an incubator, or if you order chicks, you will need a chick brooder to house the little ones. Many use big Rubbermaid containers from
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New Birds: Settling them into your flock
You have new birds! Now what? Everyone has their own techniques for settling in new birds, but here are some suggestions that might help them in their transition to a
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