ChiggerX Cortisone Cream Calamine lotion Baking soda paste Essential oil such as Lavender, Lemongrass, Sage, Thyme, or Tea Tree Oil Witch Hazel Coconut Oil Benedryl Chigarid And What About..... Other Ideas The following are frequently suggested methods based on the myth that the chiggers burrow into your skin, however, usually once the affected areas has been scratched the chiggers have been disturbed and are no longer attached to the skin. Although, if you suspect … [Read more...]
6 Healthy Wild Plants to Harvest Now
Healthy,wild plants,herbs and botanicals grow everywhere in spring. Many of the healthy wild plants in your yard have healing properties. From the common dandelion to wild violet, chickweed and berries, wild plants contain healthy nutrients. Many wild plants can be used as greens in salads, or added to a light oil to make an infusion. With the right knowledge, the tinctures and extracts can provide powerful healing without resorting to pharmaceuticals. Adding dried herbs to … [Read more...]
Ascites in Chickens and Ducks (Water Belly)
Ascites in chickens and ducks is a life threatening condition exhibiting fluid build up in the abdomen. Both chickens and ducks can suffer from this health issue, although it is not common in backyard flocks. The condition is most prevalent in broiler chickens and meat ducks. There are signs and symptoms all poultry owners should be aware of so that treatment can be started early. Although the treatment will keep the chicken or duck more comfortable, ascites in chickens and ducks is not curable, … [Read more...]
Best Tips For Raising Ducks
Raising Ducks - My Best Tips to Guide You Toward Successfully Raising Ducks Raising ducks is different than raising chickens, although you can be successful raising ducks and chickens together. Some modifications need to be addressed when raising ducks, and they add a new dimension to your barnyard. (Raising as many different animals and Poultry as we do, people often ask what is the best way to get started with a particular species. Many times the questions involve … [Read more...]
10 Signs You Have a Broody Hen
This is broody hen season. What is a broody and how do you know you have one? The spring weather brings on the urge to set on eggs and hatch out a clutch of chicks. If the eggs have been fertilized by a rooster, in approximately 21 days from when the hen finishes collecting her eggs and begins to set on the eggs, you will have cute new chicks! I specifically bought bantam Cochin chicks, because they are often serious broody hens. We ended up with six hens and 5 roosters, although … [Read more...]
