How does a nice cup of Chicken Manure Tea sound? Not for you? Well it is just what your plants are craving! Chicken manure is the super food of the plant world. It has some of the highest Nitrogen-Phosphorous-Potassium ratios of any animal manure. It is loaded with beneficial microorganisms, bacteria, and organic matter your plants need to …
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Once a week I rake the chicken’s run & stir up the shavings in the coop as quick “mini cleanings” (Click here to read about the Deep Litter Method of Coop Maintenance). But twice a year I like to do a deep cleaning. Let the girls out to free range, roll up your sleeves, and …
As your flock grows and changes, there will be times when you want to integrate a new chicken into your existing flock. You might find a gorgeous hen at the feed store, or an ad online for the rare breed you have been looking for. This can be a stressful time for both you and …
Chickens love to have fresh greens. This can be quite a challenge when there is 2 feet of snow covering the lawn! In the winter, we grow wheat grass in our kitchen to give our chickens. It’s so easy to do (you don’t even need soil!) and the girls are quite happy with the results! …
Once you have the chickens & the coop set up, you will see maintaining your flock is relatively inexpensive. One time costs: Coop & Run: $ – $$$$$$ it all depends on how handy & resourceful you are and how many bells & whistles you want. You can salvage scrap wood & wire and …
Where to get chicks Ready to jump into the wonderful world of chickens? If you are like me, you did your online research, read books & magazines, and were ready to take the plunge. Then you went to buy some chickens and you realized you had no idea where to get them! In rural areas …
Every spring when the snow finally melts away and spring is almost upon us I know it is just about time for a big chicken coop clean out. The clean freak in me secretly loves emptying out the coop and giving it a deep clean. What I don’t love is having my head stuck in …
Starting seeds indoors is the most economical way to start a garden. It really isn’t difficult and can be very rewarding to harvest plants that you have nurtured from a tiny seed. Growing from seed is a great way to be able to choose from dozens of different vegetable varieties instead of 1 or 2 …
There are hundreds of chicken breeds out there – how do you narrow it down to the perfect one? There are a couple of factors to consider when deciding the best breed for your yard. Climate The first thing to consider is your climate. Do you have very cold winters? Heavier breeds that can generate …
The chicken’s coop & run are by far the biggest investment you will make as a backyard chicken keeper so you will want to give it some thought before purchasing or building one. Having the right design can literally make or break your chicken keeping experience. A well designed, easy to clean coop makes tending …