A sizzling steak on the grill - or a saucy cheeseburger made from homegrown ground beef, does this not make your mouth water? Have you ever considered being self-sufficient by raising beef calves ...
How to Introduce New Chickens into an Old Laying Flock
When I first started chicken keeping, I didn't realize how much raising chickens was like keeping a garden. By that, I mean there's the routine daily maintenance like feeding, watering, and coop ...
Marek’s Disease in Chickens: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
Although owning chickens come with huge benefits, there are also perils. One of these is a chicken disease that is extremely contagious and deadly, called Marek's Disease. If you own a flock of ...
A Complete Guide to Breeding Rabbits for Beginners
You’ve undoubtedly heard the phrase, “They breed like rabbits!” and it’s a phrase that reflects the prolific ability for rabbits to reproduce frequently, and easily. If you are planning on ...
Incubation & Gestation Calculator for Livestock, Insects, and Aquatic Animals
I am lazy at math. So, whenever I expose my female goats to my buck, I always have to track down an online gestation calculator to figure out when I'll have babies due. Then, I have to do the same ...
How to Rent Your Bees for Crop Pollination
Whether you have a small colony of bees or a thriving operation, many people and companies would love to rent your bees for Pollination Services, and pay you handsomely in return. Not only ...
Bee Propolis: Uses, How to Harvest, and Tincture Recipe
The medicinal effect of bee byproducts has been both embraced and questioned for centuries. Only recently have bee propolis uses been brought to light and welcomed in the realm of natural ...
Feeding Bees to Survive Winter with Grease Patties and Bee Fondant (Recipes)
Living in cold climates during the winter is hard on everyone, including all of your critters. Bees are no exception, and it’s essential to make sure you add your bees to your winterizing ...
Golden Guernsey Goat: Breed Info, Characteristics, Breeding, and Care
"A Guernsey goat? I thought it was a cow!" If your thought process is like mine was when I first heard of Golden Guernsey dairy goats, you might be surprised to learn about this rare yet remarkable ...