From Scraps to Soil: The Art of Making Nutrient-Rich Compost
Composting is a natural process that converts organic waste into a nutrient-dense soil amendment, suitable for enriching garden beds and…
What Is A Chicken Tractor?
A chicken tractor is a moveable chicken coop on wheels. The chickens have access to the ground beneath and as…
17 Reasons Vegetable Gardening Is Worth It
Asking yourself the question “is vegetable gardening worth it? I did not start with the proverbial green thumb but I…
Treating Shock In Chickens | What To Do
I like to let my backyard flock free-range in our yard, this has benefits and dangers. This winter my husband…
Compost Vs. Manure For Vegetable Gardens
For your vegetable garden, you only want the best to make sure that you can grow a high volume of…
How To Introduce New Chickens to Your Existing Flock
Chickens are governed by a strict social hierarchy or pecking order that maintains peace in the flock. Introducing new chickens…
How Much Sleep Do Chickens Need?
Just like us, chickens need enough rest to function at their best. It is surprising that, in terms of sleep,…
How To Control Parasites In Chickens
Backyard chickens or free-range chickens are exposed to the elements more than chickens kept indoors. Eating various insects can expose…
Can Chickens Eat Bananas and Banana Peels?
I always seem to end up with a ripe banana or two that has not been eaten and is starting…
Why Is My Chicken Sneezing?
The first time I heard one of my chickens sneeze I admit that I freaked out a little. After some…
How To Tell What Color Eggs A Chicken Will Lay
Most people think that chickens only lay two color eggs; brown and white. There are, in fact, a whole host…
