I have always ate a decent amount of gelatin. I’ve ate it in your typical Jello form but also in my favorite candies, other desserts and even soups. It wasn’t till I looked at my diet closer that I found exactly how much gelatin I usually consume, and how often. I had seen a mention […]
Heating your brooder: What are your options?
When choosing a heat source for our chicks brooder, most of us go right for the familiar heat lamp. It might be the easiest, but is that the best choice? I compare 4 types of heat sources looking at cost, convenience, upkeep, flexibility and safety. What I found might surprise you!
How to train a chicken to walk on a leash
By now I’m sure you’ve seen the chicken harness picture going around, but have you tried one yet? It’s not as hard as you think! It just takes a few steps and a few days and your chicken will be wearing her harness like a pro!
8 Ways to keep rabbits out of your garden
Once upon a time I read the most adorable book about a playful little bunny named Peter Cottontail. Peter loved to get into Mr McGregor’s garden and eat all the lovely veggies. Oh how I would love to have a fluffy little bunny visiting my garden….or so I thought. 30 odd years later, now that […]
The cost of raising chickens
Have you ever wondered exactly how much it costs to raise chickens? Not just a few chickens either, I’m talking a LOT of chickens. Like, say….80! Since I’m done doing my business taxes for the year I happen to have all these numbers handy. Some may surprise you, others may not. For example my bedding […]
Make your own Calendula skin salves
My teenage son has weird hands! No one can figure out exactly why but every winter the skin gets very dry (only the backs) and actually start to crack and bleed! It’s been happening for about 7 years now. Calendula has marvelous skin healing properties and I’ve had him soak his hands in cooled Calendula […]
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