If you’re new to vegetable gardening, you might wonder how to start. Fortunately, it’s pretty easy. There are countless benefits of vegetable gardening. Not only will you get great exercise and plenty of fresh air, but you’ll also be amazed by the quality and taste of your farm-fresh produce. There’s nothing quite like eating vegetables […]
Dairy goat breeds range in size from miniature to standard size milk produces weighing in at well over 100 pounds. Today we are going to walk through what we think are the best breeds of dairy goats one by one and let you decide which fits your needs! Let’s dive in! History of Dairy Goat […]
Do you want to create a bee-friendly garden in your backyard using flowers that attract bees? These industrious pollinators have a specific color preference for flowers. So, if you want to magnetize them to your garden, choose the right blooms that can provide delicious nectar and pollen. But what are the best flowers to attract […]
It’s a common misconception that chickens sleep standing up, but this is hardly the truth. So how do chickens sleep? And how can you accommodate that as an owner? We cover everything you need to know and more, so let’s get into it! How Do Chickens Sleep? Do Chickens Sleep Standing Up? Chickens prefer to […]
While chickens can scratch the ground and eat scattered feeds, they will waste some (or a lot) of feed. Some feed will get stomped into dust, dirt, or mud. While some will be contaminated with manure, and the chickens will let it mold and rot away. For small flocks, the loss is minimal; for medium […]
Building a chicken coop may seem so simple at first. You already have an idea of what it will look like; now it’s just a matter of putting it together. But, if you’re anything like me, getting to the part where you put that chicken coop roof together can feel like a massive project. Especially […]
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If you’re reading this, you’re likely almost finished with your chicken coop and run endeavor. Deciding on a chicken run roof was one of the final decisions I made in my building journey, and I had several questions about it. So, I’ve compiled these thoughts and little lessons into a quick guide, which I hope […]
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So you’ve stumbled into the wonderful world of raising ducks for egg production, but you aren’t sure which breeds would be most suitable for you. Well then, I will show you the 11 best duck breeds for eggs of all sizes and in various colors. Whether you’re chasing a lot of eggs or want to […]
One good and no-fail snack we usually enjoy is bananas, but have you stopped and wondered if chickens eat bananas, too? If you’re looking for an additional go-to treat for your flock, let me answer you fair and straight: YES, chickens can eat bananas! But, as usual, there are a lot of important factors you […]
A goat with a snotty nose foreshadows almost every oncoming ailment in them. Knowing that sickness or respiratory infections are taking hold allows you to take action quickly to stop them from progressing or becoming deadly. Here are signs to look for, what may be causing the snotty nose, and how to treat runny noses […]