Tag: Chickens
Having Egg-laying Chickens
There are few things better than having fresh eggs at hand for creating all kinds of mouthwatering dishes. Thanks to a resurgence in self-sufficiency,...
Farming as a Way of Life
I was a bored, pregnant newlywed 40 miles from civilization with not enough money to drive to activities in town.
That’s how it all started.
Not...
How to Make a Natural Dewormer for Chickens from Pumpkin Seeds
Fall is upon us, and just like with anything that’s in season, we have to weed through the truths and myths when it comes...
Chickens are the Easiest Livestock to Raise
If you just started homesteading, no doubt you are wondering what kind of livestock you should raise. Although they are small, chickens are arguably...
What Are The Most Valuable Commodities for Any Culture
Sure, you’ve probably heard that gold is the best monetary object to stockpile. Perhaps you felt confident that if things went awry, you could...
How to Make Black Walnut Tincture for Worming Chickens and Livestock
This past week I wormed my chicken flock with black walnut tincture. Here’s why. A few days before I saw what was undoubtedly a...
How to Naturally Keep Your Chickens Cool
You see it all over the place— there are at least 85 blogs talking about keeping chickens cool. Give them ice cubes. Hose them...
Recipe – Blueberry Pear Jam
We were once again blessed with an abundance of pears from the neighbors after helping them harvest their pear tree, so I decided to...
