As the weather warms up and we start to spend more time outdoors, the insects of the world are also waking up, ready for a meal. Experts suggest in the coming years we could be in for a “tick explosion”. There are several things you can do to keep yourself & your family safe from […]
Easy Ways to Lower Your Chicken Feed Bill
Backyard chickens have become increasingly popular for both homesteaders and urban hobby farmers. They provide eggs, meat, bug control, and are simply just fun to watch! They are tiny dinosaurs with wings! However, organic poultry crumbles can sell for as much as $25 per 50 lb bag. And at 1/3 to 1/4 lb per chicken […]
Nine Items You Need BEFORE You Buy Baby Chickens
Excited about buying baby chicks? There’s nothing cuter or cuddlier or more fun to watch! However, like most babies, they require special equipment, and there’s things you may not have thought of to have on hand in case of emergencies. Click the link below to find out more…
How To Take A Vacation When You Have Chickens
Planning a vacation can be a bit of pain, especially if you have pets. Can you take a vacation even if you have chickens? There aren’t chicken kennels that you can book your birds into. So how do you take a vacation when you have backyard birds? Here are some tips to help you get […]
Raising Meat Birds: Two Methods
Raising meat birds is a great way to feed your family more sustainably. Here are two methods for raising meat birds and their results. As small farmers, we do our best to be conscious of where all of our food comes from. We aim to get as much as we can from local neighboring farms. […]
When Will My Hen Start Laying Eggs
When Will My Hen Start Laying Eggs – So when will chickens start paying rent?The timing of her first egg is called the “point of lay” and generally happens between five and six months old. Now there are a lot of factors that play into “point of lay” including breed, health, light conditions, temperatures, diet, […]
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