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.
Chickens are omnivores and enjoy eating many types of leafy green vegetables. Every flock is different and some prefer certain leafy greens over others. Your backyard chickens might like differet vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus cabbage, or the leafy Swiss chard. As backyard chicken keepers you should try out different veggies for…
There’s nothing more exciting than watching a new life emerge from an egg. This is a process called hatching, in which the chick breaks through its shell and begins to take its first breath of air. At this moment, it…
Chickens live their lives by the sun. When it rises in the morning, they wake up, and when it sets in the evening, they return to their coop. They are creatures of habit. However, you may have noticed that your…
Are you thinking of letting your chickens roam free? Before you decide to free-range your chickens, you should study the benefits and dangers and decide if it will work for your flock. Teach your chickens how to free-range in a…
Growing Cucumbers From Seeds Indoors is easy when you have the right tools and resources. Cucumbers are versatile vegetables in that they can be consumed fresh, pickled, or even made into relish. Growing cucumbers indoors will allow you to have a…
Turning organic matter into nutrient-rich compost for your garden is essential because it is an environmentally friendly and cheap way to fertilize your garden. There are so many environmental issues worldwide adding to the importance of nutrient-rich soil for food…
Weighing the benefits of raising chickens in your backyard? There are many benefits and some disadvantages to having backyard chickens. I will go over both the pros and cons of raising backyard chickens. It will be up to you to…
Chickens are omnivores, which means they’ll eat just about anything you give them. That said, some foods are healthier for them than others. Chickens love to eat their favorite things like seeds, bugs, and worms, but they also enjoy eating…
If you are new to raising chickens you may not even know what a bantam chicken is, let alone how to know what type of chicken to pick for your flock. I have raised both, and it really depends on…
There are lots of reasons as to why you may want to know if your chickens’ eggs are fertilized; it could be to see if your rooster is fertile or to estimate the number of chicks you could hatch or…
