The Ultimate Guide to Chicken Coops: Happy Hens and Healthy Living Are you considering adding a flock of feathered friends to your backyard? One of the first decisions you’ll face is choosing…
Diatomaceous earth for chickens? You bet! They will be so much healthier. Here's what it is and how to use it in the coop!
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If you've been considering raising yoru own chickens with the high price of eggs, food for thought: It's hard to create a low cost DIY chicken coop.
Want to incubate and hatch chicken eggs but finding the thought scary? Here's a step by step guide to a successful hatch.
A friend of mine called me out yesterday on the fact that I haven't blogged since Oct. 4th. I had no idea that much time had gone by...
Let’s see, what’s the last thing you spent $300 on? DMV renewal fees? A new laptop? Rent? We live in a culture where a lot of us subsist on very little, but we’re trained by those who have a lot of money to think less of what we do have. But it’s amazing what you can do with $300 if you have the creativity and determination to make something incredible happen.
Let’s not beat around the bush here, yes, fertilized eggs are safe to eat. For both you and the egg, well, the egg is kind of out of luck, but there’s nothing wrong with eating a fertilized egg.
Chickens and gardens can be natural partners for a more productive harvest. Get the facts about common pitfalls and best practices for success – read more.
Worried you have rodents? Learn the difference between mouse and rat droppings and identify other signs to look out for.
You may have the clue to the identity of 1960s street urchin
When it comes to our current backyard veggie patch, we've been laying down some ground rules about what plants get to stay, and which plants have to go.
Chicken poop; we don't speak of it at the water cooler at work, but we do here in the chicken world because it can be one of the first signs of disease ...
what is chicken egg peritonitis? And why is it so frightening? Keep reading to learn what it is and how to treat it.
So, what exactly is involved in getting that egg fertilized? It’s more complicated and devious that you might think. Here's how chickens mate
Here's an experiment that will really WOW your child! I've seen this activity around, but we had never tried it, so I figured it was time! Here's what you need: Ivory soap bar (needs to
Today, people want locally grown, organic food more than ever before. And that demand for fresh produce is year round – not just in the spring and summer months. Which […]
Companion planting is a way of pairing vegetables together so it's beneficial to both. Learn all about what it is and how to get started.
This article contains information for potential or existing hen-owners about all the questions you will have as you get started in your chicken keeping journey. Questions like: How long does a hen live? How soon will my chicken lay eggs? When will my chick get feathers? Why do they lose th
Here are a dozen ways to tell your chicken is laying very few or no eggs, and what to do about it.
This guide will help you understand how duck mites affect waterfowls, how to spot, treat and prevent infestation.
why-animals-do-the-thing: “ hamletwouldvebeenanmra: “ sweet-bitsy: “ I had no idea that chickens could?? float?? or swim??? I don’t know why I’ve never thought of chickens as buoyant. I never picture...
What was with the weird savory jellies in the first half of the 1900s? Here's a delightful recipe from Jello for Lemon gelatine with cabbage, radishes, eggs and chives. Oh, yummy. (Good Housekeeping, December 1952)
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Are you curious about what vegetarian fed chickens are? Here’s everything you need to know about this trend and if it's right for you.
What do ducks eat? Insects, weeds, berries and more! Learn about the diet of the domestic duck and what to feed your backyard ducks to keep them healthy!
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One of the most important considerations is providing your chickens with enough space to thrive. But how much space do chickens actually need
Nothing gets the curiosity juices flowing as a conspiracy theory. Was St. Patrick Italian? This article's going to throw a cat amongst the coop of hens!
Jodi shared her Insects Class plans (K-3rd) with us last week. This week she is sharing her plans for upper elementary. Thanks, Jodi! I taught another co-op class about insects for upper elementary children. We studied a different insect for each of the nine weeks we were in session. You can download the syllabus here. We used …
Do not overlook the power of your pillow. It truly makes such a huge difference on your sleep!
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Do not overlook the power of your pillow. It truly makes such a huge difference on your sleep!
Here are some common chicken illnesses, chicken diseases and treatment. Whether you have a sick chicken or just want education, read this!
This article makes searching for the perfect chicken feed easier by providing the seven best products on the market. Read our review & improve your flock today
Sometimes, you'll come across an item or product that makes you go "Well Of Course Thats A Thing!", here are a couple of examples.