Poppy's Seeds Farm

Hive Inspections: What Should I Be Looking For?

BEES

If you are just starting out with beekeeping, or are brushing up with your hive inspections, there are a few key things to look out for. It is important to conduct hive inspections no less frequently than about once every week or two during the busy season (here in the Bay Area, that's from about February until August, but in other places...

Raising Quails From Chicks to Adults

QUAILS

Raising quails from chicks can be very rewarding. My quails are very friendly and comfortable around me, and I attribute that to the fact that I hatched and raised them myself. If you are able to hatch your own chicks, or are fortunate to purchase some day old chicks, here is a quick and easy guide for hatching, brooding, and caring for...

Chickens and Quails: How Different Are They?

QUAILS

Chickens, quails. They're both birds. How different are they from each other, really? If you are just getting started with both or either, you may be wondering how to pick between the two or what you need to get set up. There are a few major differences between these two types...

critters large and small

Hive Inspections: What Should I Be Looking For?

BEES

Raising Quails From Chicks to Adults

QUAILS

Chickens and Quails: How Different Are They?

QUAILS