Do you want to add nesting herbs to your flock’s daily routine? Not sure which ones are best for your hens? Not sure what your flock really needs? In this article, you’ll discover the simplest way to figure out which nesting herb blend is best for your hens! We’ll also cover how different herbs can…
It’s Tuesday treat time! Who doesn’t love lavender? I do, you do, and your hens sure do! This week’s treat is bursting with herbs and protein (which is the best combination, don’t you think?) and you can make it for only a few dollars. I thought I would change things up a bit…
It’s spring, and yes, the hens are starting to lay again! Which means I get extra concerned about the quality of the eggs they lay. Improving the egg quality a hen lays has been the subject of many studies. The egg industry, after all, is concerned about getting as many eggs as possible, and researchers…
I started making lavender syrup because I got bored with regular sugar syrup and I wanted a new way to use essential oils in my life. You can diffuse oils, use them on your skin, or consume them – and lavender syrup takes cuisine to the next level. It takes less than 10…
Have you ever been weeding or working with wood, and come inside with pricklies under your skin? Then you’ll want to grab a jar of my favorite Amish Black Drawing Salve! Amish Black Drawing Salve is a traditional recipe that’s found a resurgence in our modern times – and it’s pretty easy to make…
Time for a truth bomb. If you use commercial soaps and shampoos from big box stores, the dollar store, etc, chances are you’re exposing your children to phthalates. What the heck are phthalates? I’m glad you asked. (Like, really glad). Phthalates are chemical compounds commonly found in all sorts of consumer products, like…