Lately I have been researching the benefits of fermented chicken feed- there is so much to know! Get the basics answered with The Hows & Whys of Fermented Chicken Feed What is fermented food and why should you add it to your chicken’s (or your) diet? Fermentation is the chemical breakdown of food by natural bacteria, …
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The days are getting shorter and shorter….winter is right around the corner! Now is the time to make your winter preparations so your rabbits can stay cozy & dry all winter long. Every rabbit setup is different, but this is what we are doing to get ready! Make their enclosure cozy Add some hallway runners …
Sooner or later everyone who raises chickens or is thinking about it needs to answer The Rooster Question. Will you add a rooster to your flock or will you have a girls only coop? Do you need to have a rooster? Some people are under the impression you need to have a rooster to get …
What would the holidays be without treasured family recipes? This is one my kids beg for every holiday. One my mom made for special meals when I was a kid. A recipe her mother made at the holidays when she was a girl. This one dates back to at least my Great, Great Grandma Jessamine …
This is one of those topics you don’t bring up in polite conversation with rabbit owners…like discussing politics or religion. Many rabbit keepers have strong opinions in this area and they aren’t afraid to share them. Let’s look at the pros and cons of each setup, and more importantly how to give rabbits what they …
Super easy and super affordable! Birdseed ornaments make a great gift for bird watchers or gardeners – or just to treat your own backyard birds. Easy enough to make with your children, they will love giving them to grandparents, teachers, or bus drivers. The sky is the limit with shapes you can make using cookie cutters, tin …
Vanilla Extract is something nearly every baker has in their pantry but not many bother to make it themselves. It is ridiculously easy to make with only two ingredients! The homemade extract will have a richer, pure, “clean” flavor, and the store-bought extract is easily twice as expensive as making it yourself! Ready to get …
Every year, more and more people are opting to keep a small flock of hens in their backyard. Some do it to live a more sustainable life, some because they don’t want to support factory farms. Some want to be part of the local food movement. Regardless of the reason, there is an increasing desire to …
Soap making has come a long way since your grandmother’s day. Ingredients that would have been exotic and unheard of in her day, you can pick up at your local grocery store. I am always looking for an outlet for creativity and with soap making you get something useful that your family will use every …
After our trip to the orchard last week we have an abundance of apples just begging to be made into tasty treats. These muffins are the perfect balance of spicy and sweet, melt-in-your-mouth moist, and guaranteed to fly out of your kitchen! Apple Spice Strudel Muffins – makes about 12 Ingredients Strudel Topping Ingredients Preheat …