Birds

Like other regions of our country, the Leningrad Region is home to a wide variety of birds. Quite common are members of the finch family, which stand out from their relatives not only with their colorful colors but also with their ringing calls. Let's take a closer look at these birds of the Leningrad Region.

Anyone who's ever built a birdhouse probably knows whether the starling is a migratory bird or not. These feathered harbingers of spring begin settling into their nests in late March. And even if winter drags on in their homeland, the inclement weather doesn't deter them. They chirp merrily, even in the snow.

Experienced poultry farmers know that a brooder is a box, crate, or part of a room where chicks are kept during their first days of life. This unique home for the chicks serves as their warming source, thus replacing the mother hen. The chicks' future development and productivity depend entirely on the quality of their care.

Raising domestic chickens is profitable. You regularly receive fresh, nutritious meat, and eggs will be on your table every day. What's more, you can be 100% sure of their quality and nutritional value. In this article, we'll discuss how to raise laying hens at home for beginners.

Poultry farming is a typical and interesting activity in our latitudes. And the goose is a traditional Russian bird. These birds have been kept as pets since time immemorial, and they are still bred today. Geese are relatively easy to maintain, and the benefits of raising them are obvious. How to breed geese at home or in a summer cottage for beginners—we'll discuss this in our review.