Urban homesteading on a regular lot in the suburbs of Atlanta. Six years of backyard chickens — started with seventeen, down to three, and there’s a story behind every one. A garden I’m trying to get better at, cheese made with the wrong acid, and more sourdough starters killed than I can count. The canner is still in the box. It’s never too late to learn. Not a tutorial, and not a farm.
The soil used for planting peppers will impact the growth of your peppers more than expected. The right soil used will help improve the availability of the plant’s nutrients. It will provide the best food, help with good drainage and…
If your hens have stopped laying eggs in your chicken coop all of a sudden do not despair. There are a variety of factors that may contribute to this drop in egg production. Through my experience having hens for many…
Composting statistics show that there are numerous advantages of using compost in your garden, so much so that using compost should be considered a requirement for a thriving garden. As compost breaks down, it allows your soil to maintain its…
There have been many questions regarding this subject because apricots are considered to be a high-carbohydrate fruit. We will also look into whether it is healthy for chickens to consume and if it supplies them with the right nutrients. If…
Chickens are amazing creatures—nothing quite like a flock of hens free-ranging and sand bathing in the garden. If you have the pleasure of owning chickens currently, you will know that they will eat anything. There is literally nothing safe from…
Learning how to compost at home is a vital process related to growing vegetables in your garden. Composting statistics show us that more and more households are composting every year. This soil amendment has many benefits that contribute to the…
If you have never had a rooster before you’re in for a loud surprise. Stopping a rooster from completely crowing is next to impossible. There are however ways to reduce the amount of crowing and decrease the noise level. Through…
Chickens are highly social animals who thrive best in flocks. As a chicken owner, the last thing you want is for your chicken to feel lonely and bored. Naturally, you want your single chicken to be happy even though they…
If you’re thinking of adding a rooster to your flock then you have several things to consider. There are many pros and cons of having a rooster. Whether you should get one will depend on a variety of factors such…
You have been waiting in anticipation for your baby chicks to hatch. You have done your research on everything involving chicks, from learning how to take care of them to ensure that they have the food they need to survive…
