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Ducklings. Sigh, cute as can be. No one can argue that a tub of baby ducklings at the local feed and seed is so hard to resist. Your mind starts to play tricks on you. They can stay in the bathtub, you reason. Oh! Look how gently little Sarah is holding the duckling. This will […]
I am in love with mason jar waterers. They work for all ages and sizes in the flock and if you’re like me and have hundreds of jars laying around, it’s a dirt cheap way to go. The only flaw to them is they can be very challenging to hang. With a little crochet knowledge […]
One of the cheapest ways to get protein for your chickens or to attract wild birds (especially Bluebirds) to your property is to raise mealworms. It is simple to get started and the upkeep is nominal. Here is a “how to” to create your own mealworm colony.
Getting chicks from a broody hen isn’t always possible for some of us. But never fear, you CAN hatch your own eggs! Just use an incubator. Today, I am going to show you how we started our clutch!
February is International Hoof Care Month; and here at Mom Prepares, we have examined the best way to care for your hoofed animal’s feet. We have discussed whether you can shoe your own animals, and what tools you need to keep your hooves healthy. Today, we discuss the issue of shoeing your horses versus allowing […]
Sometimes we don’t get to choose the animals we have to care for. They are simply placed in our care, or come wandering into our lives. Unlike the cute kitten or puppy we pick out, these others may take more work for us to form a bond. The Ugly Dog was such a pet, brought […]
