They say that ducks are the “new chickens” – backyard farmers all over the country are beginning to enjoy the pleasure of keeping ducks. Our ducks are all different breeds because I enjoy variety and I like being able to tell them apart….and because there are so many great breeds I couldn’t choose just one! Before …
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Most people get into chicken keeping lured in by the promise of fresh eggs (then they discover there is more to love than just eggs)! Egg quality largely depends on the diet of the chicken, so it makes sense that backyard hens would have superior eggs. With their access to bugs, grass, and a variety …
Rabbits in general are pretty low-maintenance, healthy animals, but you never know when an emergency or illness will strike. As a responsible animal owner, you want to be prepared to treat minor issues and illnesses. If you have all the items you need at hand, in one convenient location, you can get your rabbit on …
You may have seen my posts lately on homemade kitchen cleaners (here!) and homemade bathroom cleaners (here!) – I am on a mission this year to replace many of the chemicals in my home with more natural, homemade solutions. So when I was given the opportunity to review the book “The Beeswax Workshop: How to …
Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop! Homestead Blog Hop will take place every Wednesday and is for all things homesteading: real food recipes, farm animals, crafts, DIY, how-to’s, gardening, anything from-scratch, natural home/health, self-sufficiency, self-reliance, natural remedies, essential oils, & more! Basically anything related to homesteading. Meet and Follow Your Hosts! Kelly – Simple …
In recent years there has been a wonderful movement gaining traction in every corner of the country. People are wanting to know more about the food they are eating and the chemicals they are unknowingly bringing into their homes. Farmer’s Markets are popping up in every town, solar panels are becoming more common in suburbia, old …
Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop! Whew! This week is flying by! Things are quiet on the farm, as they usually are mid winter. We had a small snowfall last night, but it was warmish this morning as I was doing my farm chores (well mid 30s, that is warmish for here lol). After I …
Unfortunately, when you keep animals outdoors, you don’t have as much control as you do with your indoor pets. Wild birds roost in your trees or swoop down to forage in your grass with the flock, rodents or squirrels visit the coop while your birds are out free ranging. It’s just a part of keeping …
It is a common misconception that you need to have a large pond or lake in your yard if you want to keep ducks. Lucky for us suburban farmers, that is just not true! Backyard ducks will be happy with a small wading pool. When space is a concern and you don’t have the luxury …