For Chantecler Chickens to have so many positive qualities and characteristics that can’t be found in many other breeds, this breed doesn’t have much popularity. Chanteclers were bred to be ...
Edible Roses: Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Imagine you head out to your rose garden to snip off a few stems - not for your sweetheart, but for your dinner plate. It may sound strange, but growing edible roses is a time-honored ...
How to Rent Your Goats and Make Some Nice Profits
If you’re looking to make money from your goats, and meat or milk aren’t your things, you might want to think about renting out your goat herd. Goats are now called upon for more than just milk, ...
Hyssop Plant: Best Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Hyssop may be the most underrated herb in the garden. Growing hyssop gives your medicine shelf and meal routine a boost. As if that weren't enough, the hardy herb enhances your flower beds with its ...
What Is Greensand and How Do You Use It In Your Garden?
Greensand is an organic soil amendment that's fabulous for loosening up heavy soils and improving drainage. It also adds potassium and a number of micro-nutrients to the soil. Greensand doesn't ...
Catalana Chicken: Dual-Purpose Birds for Hot Climates
Not everyone has heard of Catalana chickens, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t an excellent breed. Catalanas were bred to be a hearty dual-purpose breed that is especially tolerant of hot ...
How to Raise Quail for Profit Despite Their Size
They may be small but they pack a punch. From meat to nutritious eggs and being able to reproduce quickly, quail are fairly easy to care for and there are many ways in which to make a profit from ...
Sounds and Noises Chickens Make and What They Mean
We love our chickens, and many of us find their strange banter endearing, stress-relieving, and even relaxing. Sure, there are times when the egg-song starts to drive us bananas, but when it ...
9 Options to Keep Ducks Around the Homestead
If you want to raise amazing avians that are perfect for improving soil, nourishing perennial plants, and helping with insect control, ducks absolutely fit the bill. Deciding how to house them is ...