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09/10/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Chickens that drink untreated water don’t grow as fast as poultry given clean water
Cutting corners when it comes to husbandry may seem like a tempting idea at first – especially for the beginner. However, smart preppers and experienced poultry farmers understand the importance of clean water in raising healthy and safe-for-eating chickens. This was recently validated with an experimental study published in OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, which looked at […]
07/29/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Study: The importance of water quality in poultry health
An experimental study published in the OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences has suggested that water quality directly impacts poultry health and performance. The research highlighted the importance of maintaining proper husbandry conditions in order to meet the guidelines set by several health organizations. Two lots of broiler chickens at 10 chicks each were separated and assigned to […]
07/19/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Prepping for a water shortage: How to harvest rainwater
During emergencies, one of the most important things to have is drinkable water. If you’ve been reading our site regularly, you know that we always emphasize the importance of preparedness. From knowing your first aid to building your own sustainable garden, our goal is to teach Natural News readers how to thrive in any situation – […]
06/16/2018
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By Edsel Cook
A how-to guide to harvesting rainwater
No homestead is truly off-grid and self-reliant if it doesn’t have a way to collect and store rainwater for later use. An article in The Prepping Guide shared four effective ways to harvest rainwater. The first and simplest technique is to place a rain barrel beneath a downspout. Make sure the barrel is resting on a flat […]
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