We all have that one herb we can’t grow enough of and for me that herb is lavender. No matter how many lavender plants I have, I just can’t get enough of these fragrant purple flowers! I have been growing lavender for several years and by far my favorite variety is English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) […]
Can you catch Histoplasmosis from chickens?
I want to talk about an illness that you can get from keeping chickens, but you’ve probably never heard of it. It’s called histoplasmosis and you can get it from breathing in the spores of a fungus (Histoplasma capsulatum ) found in bird or bat droppings. Yes it’s all birds, not just chickens. However since […]
12 ways to reuse eggshells
If you have chickens you probably dispose of a lot of eggshells. I know I was throwing out dozens and dozens a week until I started looking for ways to reuse them. Luckily there are a lot of ways to reuse eggshells. The shell of an egg is made of calcium, so they make a […]
6 Most common problems in chicks
Chick season is upon us and just about everyone I know has hatched or bought new chicks for their flocks! By now your chicks are running around their brooder happily doing their cute little chick things. Nothing can make the fun come to a halt faster then a sick chick can though….and I have spent […]
How to raise guinea keets
You’ve decided to raise guinea fowl and like most people, you’ve decided to get started with guinea keets rather then adult guineas. (smart move!) Guinea keets are about the cutest little things you will ever see. They have bright orange beaks and legs and scurry around like crazy little bugs! Luckily raising guinea keets is […]
Will expired seeds grow?
Walmart is having a sale on seeds. Nothing makes me happier then saving money, and when it’s on gardening…that’s all the better! Now, there is a chance that your Walmart isn’t having a sale on seeds, but chances are your local hardware store, big box store or home store is. Be forewarned that these bargain […]
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