There are two major behavioral problems that backyard poultry owners must address at the first appearance. Both can be caused and cured by management practices. EGG EATING: Egg eating generally occurs when a hen finds a broken egg, tastes it, likes it and begins searching for other broken eggs, then...
Molting is the process wherein hens lose feathers and grow new ones. It occurs naturally after 10 to 14 months of production, or it can be caused accidentally by temperature extremes, running out of feed or water, a decrease in light, or disease. Hens will not lay eggs during a molt....
It's time to "spring forward" and gain an extra hour of sunlight. It also means you'll loose an hour of sleep! Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday, March 8, 2015. Remember to set your clocks forward 1 hour before you head to bed on Saturday, March 7th.
Join us for a Cabalganta on March 7, 2015 beginning at 1pm at 4709 River Oaks Road. Cost is $20 per rider, kids are free. For more information call 972-890-6425.
Happy Groundhog Day 2015 The first documented American reference to Groundhog Day can be found in a diary entry, dated February 4, 1841, of Morgantown, Pennsylvania, storekeeper James Morris: Last Tuesday, the 2nd, was Candlemas day, the day on which, according to the Germans, the Groundhog peeps out of his winter quarters and...
Consistent, effective cow nutrition ensures greater reproductive results, fetal development and better performance in your beef calf crop. Sustained Nutrition increases your bottom line for generations to come. Purina Sustained® Cattle Nutrition Program helps cattle producers in building better cattle, generation after generation .A 12-month cow care program supports your...
It’s a beautiful scene to look outside your window and see a unique wild bird eating out of a bird feeder you planted in your backyard. Wild Bird feeding is a great educational tool for your family. It teaches the importance of becoming more environmentally aware while allowing you to...
Mark your calendar and don't miss a race this year at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie. The 2015 Spring Thoroughbred season begins April 9, 2015. Races are Thursday - Saturday 6:35pm and Sunday 1:35pm. Lone Star Park is located at 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050. Visit...
As everyone in North Texas knows, our February weather can be a gamble— temps can be spring-like one day and fall below freezing the next. But, the weather extremes should not deter gardeners from planting in February. Potatoes are top of the list for planting this time of year. Other...
Before you pick up your first birds, you need to prepare their new home. The needs and requirements will vary depending on the type of birds, number of birds and age you are starting them. Chicks need one to two square feet of floor space per chick during their first...
