Winter is officially here! As usual, it brings its freezing temperatures, wind chills, and snow. With its arrival, be sure you are prepared to keep your buckets, stock tanks, ponds, and bird baths ice-free in these gruesome months ahead. When…
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Help control the mosquito population in your backyard naturally!
Mosquitoes are getting a lot of publicity these days; from everything to West Nile Virus to the scary new Zika virus, mosquitoes are at the heart of these public health issues. Mosquitoes can carry disease and viruses that are easily…
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Miller Manufacturing Kicks Off Its 80th Year In Business!
It all started back in 1941, when Barney Miller created a revolutionary way to provide water for his chickens. He created the Little Giant Poultry Fountain, which he christened “the first truly automatic Poultry Drinking Fountain.” Instead of just setting…
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Protecting Your Chickens in the Winter
Year-round protection of the flock is a big concern for backyard poultry enthusiasts. From invading predators to frostbite to dehydration, winter care be an especially tough season to keep your birds safe and sound. Predator-proofing your coop While protecting the…
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Attracting Winter Birds
From cardinals to chickadees, juncos to jays, the bright flutter of a songbird in your winter garden can bring light to the season of long nights and snowy days. While the bounty of summer can bring a wider variety or…
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