“There is something to be said for buying a chicken, bringing it home, and having her lay an egg that first day. After all, a baby chick can
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Raising Chickens From Eggs – Tips & Tricks
“I love raising chickens and especially when I get to see them hatch right in front of me. There’s nothing like going out and gathering eggs from the
An Introduction To Raising Turkeys On The Homestead
“We love turkey. For sausage, for burger, for the drumsticks, at Thanksgiving. And, if you have chickens already, adding in a turkey or two on the backyard homestead
Black Soldier Fly Composter / Automatic Chicken Feeder
“We have had much success harvesting Black Soldier Fly Larvae to feed our chickens, but we needed a new design. After much thought, this is the design that
Building A Treadle Chicken Feeder
“I like wild birds. I used to feed them on purpose, but now that I have chickens the wild birds have become a cost and potential risk. The
Do It Yourself Goat Feeder For Square Bales
“Are you still feeding your goats on the ground, letting them waste that valuable hay all the while ingesting whatever worm eggs, diseases and infections that may be
10 Things You Need To Know About Raising Urban Chickens
“I remember having chickens when I was younger. However, our barn wasn’t where our house was. It was several miles away. So, I was very removed from having
How To Extract Fresh Honey From Bee Hive Honey Frames
“Having bees has obvious rewards and some not so obvious. A clear golden jar of honey just waiting to be spread on some warm homemade bread is an
5 Ways To Keep Rodents Out Of Your Chicken Coop
“As it gets closer to winter, field mice and rats will start looking for a nice, safe, warm place to bed down. What better spot than a cozy
The Urban Beehive
“With the bee population dwindling around the globe, Auckland, New Zealand native Rowan Dunford, developed a product to bring beekeeping to urban environments. With bees being critical to
Water Those Chickens & Give Those Rabbits A Home
“Unfortunately where we currently live, we cannot have chickens. Darn zoning! Someday, someday. But…. my mother in law can and already has chickens! I stumbled upon a few
Raising Rabbits For Urban Survival
“Raising Rabbits. Living in an urban area has a few disadvantages, specifically a lack of space. Rabbits make a superb source of lean meat that can easily produce in
A Goat’s Barn Made From Wood Pallets
“We have a couple of buildings in the plans here at our new homestead and first up was for our existing goats. Currently there are 5 and our
Aquaponics – Domesticating Duckweed
“Duckweed MAY be the food of the future. There is no doubt about that. Grown under ideal conditions, duckweed ranges between 25% and 45% protein and doubles its
Aquaponics Explained: Feeding Your Fish
“In an aquaponics system the fish feed is the main input. The quality of feed you select not only determines the health of your fish, but also considerably
Frugal Husbandry: Take Your Chicken Dollar Further
“I have no idea what I’ve spent on my chickens at this point. I am positive that it has been a losing venture, but I undertook chicken-tending as
6 Steps To A Naturally Flea & Tick Free Dog
“Fleas and Ticks are one of the biggest complaints of dog owners… especially if you are taking a natural approach instead of the toxic, potentially deadly chemical insecticides.
Learn How To Trim Your Goat’s Hooves!
“Fat boys? Sandals? Wedges? Our summer foot wear can change with our mood, but goats require consistent, well-trimmed hooves to remain healthy, as well as fashionable. Hoof trimming
How I Use Herbs To Maintain A Healthy Goat Herd
“It’s no secret that I love my goats. I never would have dreamed I’d one day list “goat” as my favorite animal, but now I do, without hesitation
Clever Tunnel System Makes Chickens Do Your Gardening For You
We’ve already seen how one farmer trains her chickens to eat slugs, and the internet is full of examples of chicken tractors – portable coops that can be
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