Pekin bantam chickens are, simply put, adorable. They're petite, round, and covered in lots of feathers. Even their feet are feathery. Watching them waddle around the garden is pure joy. These ...
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Barbezieux Chicken: Magnificent, Dual-Purpose, Gothic Superstars
If you're as fond of black flowers, fruits, and vegetables as you are of roast chicken and fresh eggs, then look no further than the Barbezieux chicken. These large birds don't just look like ...
Malines Chicken: Meet This Gentle Giant
Calm, gentle, and easygoing. Malines chickens are truly gentle giants. They’re a fantastic addition to a dual-purpose flock because they are a plump heritage roaster and a decent laying ...
How to Grow Salvia for Long-Lasting Color in Your Garden
Salvia brings color and fragrance to garden borders, patio pots, meadows, wildflower patches, or challenging, dry areas. These tough plants come in a massive range of colors and sizes, with some ...
Brakel Chicken: Meet This Jaw-Dropping, Independent, and Consistent Layer
Brakel chickens are one of the oldest chicken breeds in Europe. Also known as Braekel, they were once so common that they were nicknamed “the farmyard hen.” Brakel chickens have become quite rare ...
Food Security Garden: Smart Ways to Supplement Your Food Budget
Food prices keep skyrocketing, but our incomes aren't necessarily increasing to match them. Cultivating a food security garden at home is an ideal way to keep food on the table when money's tight. ...
Gournay Chicken: Meet This Heritage Breed With Exceptional Meat
There are so many heritage chickens in the world that we rarely encounter. If you think about it, many of our common, easy-to-find chicken breeds are incredibly new. They’re varieties of chickens our ...
12 Beneficial Topical Herbal Remedies Backed by Science
Homesteaders have to deal with a wide variety of external health issues, including cuts, scrapes, bruises, rashes, blisters, burns, and even fungal infections. Fortunately, Mother Nature offers us ...
Barbu d’Uccle Chicken: Get to Know This Clever, Affectionate Breed
You've likely noticed there are hundreds of domestic chicken breeds out there. While breeds like the Orpington or Wyandotte are the most common, there are countless others ones that also deserve love ...