A broody hen is compelled by changes in daylight, hormones and natural instincts to sit on a clutch of eggs until they hatch. Broody hen behavior is very distinctive. She stays on her nest day and night, shrieks and pecks when disturbed and puffs her feathers up to look tough. While a broody hen is […]

Organic vegetable gardening is a rewarding pastime. There are few things as satisfying as knowing that you are producing wholesome food for your family. But it isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve compiled these organic gardening tips to make your favorite activity even more enjoyable. Organic Gardening Tips for Healthy Soil There is nothing more […]

Even if you’re not planning on breeding your own chickens, you will probably find yourself raising baby chicks sooner than you think. While you can start a backyard flock by buying adult birds, it is cheaper to order babies from a day old chickens hatchery. You can also find baby chickens for sale from a […]

The article “Permaculture: A Practical Introduction” discusses the 12 principles of permaculture and permaculture ethics. This article will show you how to apply them. If you would like to see the permaculture principles explained in detail, please refer back to the introductory article. You can apply the 12 design principles of permaculture to your personal […]

Baby Chicks: The Complete Guide / admin Chicken nesting boxes encourage hens to lay their eggs in a clean, safe place. One of the best perks of a good nest box is that you can find the eggs easily. Fortunately, you don’t have to spend lots of money on chicken nesting boxes. They can be […]

Just because you don’t live in the country doesn’t mean you can’t produce some of your own food. Urban agriculture is on the rise because everyone wants fresher, healthier and cheaper groceries. Your mini farm can do more than grow a few tomatoes. You can enjoy fresh eggs by keeping urban chickens. Organic, free-range eggs […]

Goat milk is full of health benefits. Goats are fun to have around, easy to care for and provide both meat and milk for your family. But many first time goat keepers go through all the work of purchasing and breeding their goats without actually learning how to milk a goat. When the time comes, […]

If you’ve ever eaten at a French restaurant, you’ve likely seen a lightly fried goat cheese medallion served on some kind of bed of greens. We love fried foods (who doesn’t?) and that’a why we’ve made some modern and fun suggestions about how to treat this French fare. We’ve swapped out panko breadcrumbs (in lieu of traditional […]

Despite your best efforts, sometimes a chicken falls ill. There are many common chicken diseases that can affect your flock, but fortunately their are simple and natural remedies you can use to prevent and treat this illnesses. Here are natural treatments for the 10 most common poultry diseases. Common Chicken Diseases Many chicken diseases mimic […]

While the cow remains the American symbol of all things dairy, most of the world actually consumes more goat milk than cow milk. In part this is because of necessity. Goats are hardier in extreme weather than cattle, require less food and can adapt more easily to a variety of diets. A small herd of […]

Permaculture: A Practical Introduction / admin There are a lot of garden and farm related buzz words being tossed around these days and “permaculture” is one of the big ones. There are permaculture courses, permaculture design and permaculture principles. Maybe you have heard that incorporating the 12 principles of permaculture into your garden will help […]

“Only two things that money can’t buy And that’s true love and homegrown tomatoes” Singer Guy Clark tells it like it is. There is simply no way to match the exquisite flavors of a homegrown tomato. The best of the store bought varieties tastes like plastic after you’ve enjoyed a summer of tomatoes fresh from […]

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Growing an organic garden can be daunting for a beginner. While vegetables produced without synthetic fertilizers and pesticides are much healthier, these chemicals can make up for a new gardener’s inexperience. Fortunately even someone with the brownest of thumbs can grow a beautiful organic garden. The key to successful organic vegetable gardening is choosing the […]