A common question I get is whether chick grit is necessary. And the answer is yes….and no. It depends on a few factors, namely, whether your feeding your chicks treats, letting them forage, or feeding extra things like herbs. Like older chickens, grit can help chicks digest their food. In fact, if you’re feeding anything…
Go west, young homesteader to find free land for a homestead. Or East. Or North. Or South. While the US government doesn’t give away free land for a homestead any more, there are states and cities that do give away free land to encourage declining economies and to encourage population growth. I’ve done some research for…
The deep litter method for chicken coops is pretty controversial among backyard chicken keepers. Some owners think it’s unsanitary, while others swear by it. In this article, we’ll take a look at the advantages of the deep litter method. I invited my friend, Liz Martin of The Cape Coop to write an article for y’all. Liz is a…
I bet you didn’t know that charcoal for chickens is healthy. In this article, I’m going to tell you exactly what I’m talking about. A few years ago, my husband got a wild hair to light a fire – right near our winter hay barn. When the fire department had left, and everything stopped burning…
Problem tomatoes with brown and black spots on the ends? Fix this by using eggshells in the garden! These are symptoms of calcium deficiency – and your garden needs some serious first aid! You CAN fix it – if you’re fast enough! That’s where your leftover eggshells come in. If you have chickens or eat a…
It’s Treat Tuesday! And this week’s treat is all about deworming chickens naturally with herbs! Now, I’m the first to say that there haven’t been too many studies about herbal dewormers themselves, particularly for chickens, ducks, geese, and the like. Back in the day, people HAD to rely on herbs and natural resources to keep…
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