Every year, more and more bees are lost to new diseases, pollution, and habitat loss. Bees pollinate our planet, and if we don't stop the declining bee population, it can affect our ...
How to Create a Chicken Garden to Promote Health in Your Flock
A chicken garden is a great way to supplement your chickens’ diets and keep them busy. If you have issues with your chooks scratching your garden into oblivion, then they need their own garden. ...
What NOT to Feed Chickens: 9 Food Your Chickens Shouldn’t Eat
One of the most entertaining things about owning chickens is watching them gobble down a new treat. It's fun to give your flock table scraps or garden clippings, and for the most part, chickens have ...
The Complete Guide to Raising Meat Goats for Profit
There’s no better time to get into raising meat goats for profit than now. Trends for the consumption of this lean red meat are rapidly on the rise, and there’s no end in sight. Supply and ...
What to Do with Your Christmas Tree After the Holidays
The Christmas tree is considered the centerpiece of holiday decor. Throughout the season, it is decorated with splendor, gathered around, danced around, and marveled at on cold winter ...
Why Are Your Chickens Laying Soft Eggs and What to Do About It
There’s nothing worse than harvesting eggs and feeling a soft egg that is rubber-shelled amongst your gorgeous clutch. Rubbery or thin-shelled, soft eggs aren’t uncommon in a nesting box, but they ...
How to Use Pumpkin Seeds as a Natural Dewormer for Goats
I love finding alternative ways to treat my goat herd when they come down with a bug, or need routine maintenance. Usually, it’s easier on them, and my wallet, if I can find something a bit more ...
The Dangers of Beekeeping and How to Handle These Situations
Beekeeping can be a gratifying hobby, and career in some cases. But it's crucial to consider the safety concerns before you make the decision to become a beekeeper. While most bees won’t ...
How To Keep Bees and Other Animals Together Safely
When you add bees to your home, you will wonder how their presence will affect the rest of your animals. Maybe, you are even a little concerned about how your bees will react to a new puppy on the ...