Have you ever had a ‘hot hive?’ For those of you less familiar with the beekeeping world, a hot hive is a hive that is just flat out mean! Well, my husband and I raise bees together and have ...
How Honey is Made: 9 Impressive Steps Honeybees Make Honey
Did you know that honey will never go bad? Or that it comes in many natural flavors? Well, both of these facts are true. You still need to be careful when purchasing honey, though. A lot of the ...
4 Steps to Harvesting Your Own Delicious Honey in No Time Flat
Do you raise bees? If so, have you attempted to harvest your own honey yet? Well, we have been raising bees for the past 3 years or so and have been harvesting honey each year. We recently just ...
16 Ways to Grow All of Your Livestock’s Food and Save Even More Money
Are you on a tight budget and aren’t sure how you are going to feed your livestock? Or are you just trying to be as self-sufficient as possible and are not satisfied with depending upon your local ...
Chicken Breeds That Lay Blue, Green, Pink, White, and Other Egg Colors
Do you know how chickens have the ability to color their eggs? Have you ever wondered which chickens lay what color eggs? If either of these questions has ever crossed your mind, then you are in ...
9 Huge Differences Between Free Range and Store Bought Eggs
I had never had a farm fresh egg until I actually raised chickens for myself. You may be thinking it is crazy to get chickens without at least testing their product first. I mean, what if the eggs ...
How We Built Our Charming Log Cabin Coop in 11 Steps With Only $100
Are you on the hunt for a really cute chicken coop design, but you don’t want to spend a small fortune for the ‘cuteness factor?’ Well, this girl understands. I just recently moved to our new ...
A Complete Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens in 7 Chapters
Do you love the idea of being able to collect fresh eggs each morning? Or do you love the thought of waking up to hens cackling and a rooster crowing? Makes you feel like you are really living the ...
Raising Guinea Fowl: All You Need to Know to Do It Right
Have you ever considered raising your own guinea fowl? Maybe you think their ‘chi-chi-chi’ is so annoying you don’t think you could take it. Or maybe you just aren’t really sure why you would even ...