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Things You Should Consider Before Starting a Duck Farm : chicken farms

When it comes to poultry keeping, you may think about chickens first. Chickens have always been one of the favorite animals that farmers liked to keep for centuries. It is not surprising, for the demand for chicken eggs and meat are continually on the rise, and studies show it will continue thus in the future. However, as of late, more and more farmers raise ducks. It has been found that an average of about twenty-two million ducks is raised every year. Indeed, duck rearing is becoming fast popular.

Duck rearing can be an enjoyable and profitable endeavor. Their eggs contain… Continue reading

The Chicken Or The Egg – What Comes First In Internet Marketing?

Now you may well be right, in thinking, what has this got to do with Internet Marketing?

Well, I for one wasn’t sure myself when it entered my head, but then it started to come together and here are my thoughts.

You see, everyone tells you that the most important thing in a successful internet marketing business, is your list, and I for one wouldn’t disagree with the majority. Although, there are some other important factors as well, one of them being the product you promote.

But what comes first? This is where the chicken and the egg came to… Continue reading

Chicken Coop Designs – Tips For Great Chicken Coop Designs

So, you’ve decided to raise chickens in your backyard, but you need to find chicken coop designs so you can make a secure home for your chickens. Many different designs are offered – some expensive, some cheap, but what will work best for you?

Maybe you’ve been offered someone’s old chicken coop – maybe even for free. The price is right but, in the past when I’ve accepted old coops hoping to save time and money, I usually spend twice as much money and three times as much time fixing them up. And, after all is said and done, the… Continue reading

What Makes A Good Chicken Egg Incubator And Where Can You Find Them?

There are several things to check when one is looking for the perfect Chicken Egg Incubator. Poultry incubation can be a fun and profitable project, just as long as you have the right equipment and the right frame of mind. Here are a few tips you can consider during the search:

1. A good chicken egg incubator does not have to be very expensive nor very sophisticated. Even the most basic type with just the egg tray and the air vents will do. What is most important is that you maintain the necessary conditions for your eggs to hatch properly… Continue reading

I Was Chasing Chickens In Bo Phut

Lek, the Chai Had bungalow manager (probably the only remaining stucco hotel type guesthouse remaining on Koh Samui at that time in 1986) was very excited about dinner that night, for it was going to be real Indian curry. (The mother of Chai Had was an Indian woman brought up in Thailand, and occasionally relatives would come over from India, probably from the Nicobar Islands.

There had always been chickens running around at Chai Had and I never really paid them much attention. Occasionally one of the dogs would give them a chase with no luck and they mostly walked… Continue reading

Build Chicken Coop Plans – Getting The Right Plan Takes Planning And Forethought

When it comes time to build chicken coop, plans are a good idea. Many people try to put together their first coop without a plan. They often end up frustrated and wondering where all their money went. Millions of people keep chickens. They have the knowledge on how to build efficient chicken coops that make the chickens happy while keeping the owners happy as well. When you use a plan for a coop, you are taking advantage of their knowledge. This is something that all beginners need to think about when first starting out as a chicken farmer.

When you… Continue reading

Chicken Coop Design that Matter

Chicken coop design varies by size, quantity capacity and green mindedness. You have to weigh your values as a hen house designer as to what concessions you’d be willing to make when it comes to designing your new hen house or renovating your hen house.

Consider going green when it comes to upgrading your new hen digs. Going green means many things, but these implications can be classified into a few categories and subjects. First, going green means being energy conscious and aware. How large is your carbon footprint for example? Do you even know what a carbon footprint is?… Continue reading