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 ...
6 Essential Things To Do Before You Start an Orchard
There’s nothing sweeter than the early morning sun shining through a grove of fruit trees. The aroma is calming, and the air is heavy with dew. An orchard is often an image you would find depicted ...
7 Ways to Keep Chickens Out of Your Garden
Every summer, it's the same problem. Your chickens free-range in the morning, and in the evening your garden is nearly unrecognizable. Fortunately, I've put together a handful of time-tested ...
5 Most Common Breeds of Honey Bees and Which is Right for You
It’s easy to think of common honeybees and assume there are only one species to choose from. As a beekeeper, you have more options than you may know. It pays to take a look at some of the different ...
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 ...
Everything You Want to Know About Guinea Fowl Eggs
With so many different bird species on the planet, it’s a wonder that most people have only tasted one or two varieties of eggs. According to the American Egg Board, 157.6 million dozen ...
6 Common Bee Predators and How to Protect Your Hive
As a beekeeper, you pride yourself in keeping your hive thriving and growing. You love the products your bees provide, year after year. It may be easy to assume that your colony can fend for itself, ...
How to Sell Your Honey and Beeswax Harvest
There may come a time when you have more honey on your hands than you know what to do with, and your friends and family have more than they need too…hey, at least you are sharing the ...
What Causes Bumblefoot in Chickens and the Treatment for All Stages
The first time you see your backyard bird limping, you might assume it merely has stubbed its toe. But as the days go by, it becomes clear that the affliction is not getting better, and in fact, your ...