How to keep chickens Quick Navigation What You Can Expect From Your Future Flock Keeping chickens isn't as complicated as it may seem. There are 4 main steps that are key. Abide by these, and your on your way to becoming the 'husband' of a healthy flock. To make it easy, follow the...
Just like any other issue with wildlife in the garden, it’s up to you to manage the problem. It may be fine if a squirrel is getting into your birdfeeders. However, when a 400-pound black bear decides to eat some seeds it can be a dangerous situation. In addition, we don’t want...
How to Fix an Egg-Bound Chicken? Posted onJune 28, 2020Written byKate Doubler If you keep backyard chickens, you already know how rewarding it can be. A steady supply of nutritious, fresh eggs, fewer pests in the garden, and the relaxing sound of chickens bock-bocking their way through...
Eventually, at the urging and help of my neighbors, I was able to allow the chickens to free range in the garden and barnyard during the day and call and gently herd them into the chicken yard before dusk… chickens really do go to bed just as the sun is setting and it is best to ...
If you want to encourage skunks while keeping them from eating your plants, there are several techniques you can use. Or, if you just want to keep them away altogether, there are options for that, as well. Use a Barrier The best way to protect your plants from skunks is to have a go...
How to tidy kitchen cupboards, according to Mumsnet users 1. Start with a clear out "My top tip is to bin anything you don't need, don't use or are keeping 'just in case'. It's much easier to keep them tidy if the stuff isn't all rammed in so you can't actually see what ...
It may not look like much from this angle, but it was quite the project. DH tried to die building it. We were left with a nice edge dividing the yard from the new garden spot, but the entire thing was a giant hill. Not good. We needed to create some stair steps. We needed to ...
Provide flat rocks for sunning and shallow dishes of water on the ground to keep them happy. If you have ducks or chickens, allow them the run the garden from time to time so that they can dramatically reduce your population of caterpillars. ...
Want to grow your own medicinal protein? Start a mushroom log garden! If you’re growing multiple varieties of mushrooms, make sure to label your logs so you can keep track of who is who. How much are chicken of the woods mushrooms worth? How much do they cost?
Pest Control: Chickens are a great way to keep bugs from infesting your garden. Chickens can help control pests in your garden by eating insects, ticks, and other bugs. This can help reduce the need for chemical pesticides and keep your garden healthier. ...