If you’re planning on building a new home for your chickens, understanding the best floor types for your chicken coop is essential! The best floor types help keep your hens happy, healthy, and comfortable. Choosing the best flooring for a…
So, you’ve got a beef carcass in your freezer. And you’re unsure what to do with it. You could make beef jerky, roast it, or even grind it up and make burgers. But have you ever considered rendering the fat?…
Are you considering starting your own vegetable garden in your backyard? In my heart of hearts, I genuinely believe that anyone can learn how to start a vegetable garden from scratch. No matter where you are in the world or…
It can be challenging to decide how deep your raised garden beds should be, as many factors go into determining the best size. You should consider the plants you want to grow, how far you want to bend down to…
Can you eat moss? Yes, but it isn’t highly recommended and can be dangerous! Humans have used mosses for millennia to determine direction, insulate structures, locate water sources, disinfect foul water and soil, combat soil erosion, for some health benefits,…
What can chickens eat? Well, chickens are omnivores! They can eat both meat and plants. Many chicken owners feed their chickens chicken feed purchased from the local feed mill, but you can provide your chickens with much more variety by…
Let’s discuss rare duck breeds! Domestic ducks have been with us for literally thousands of years. They diligently supply us with meat, eggs, and feathers. They also provide pest control and the invaluable companionship and joy of having such cute birds flopping around on their webbed feet. However,…
How can you build a wattle fence? Start here. We show how. But first, imagine creating a highly efficient and easy-peasy garden border, or a barrier for small animals, with little or no money and minimal physical effort. Sounds too good to…
Shade sail post ideas! A shade sail is a nifty way to keep cool in your favorite sunny spot. And they’re relatively inexpensive! However, to make them work effectively and safely, you need sturdy shade sail posts to mount them on. To…
If you’re looking for a new addition to your flock, why not consider one of the many chicken breeds with fluffy plumage? Fluffy feathered chickens make an entertaining and worthy addition to your henhouse. So here’s a quick guide on 25…
All gardeners take pride in their compost, and I’m no different. I love to touch it and let myself be amazed by the fact that the waste destined for the smelly, maggot-infested garbage dump was instead turning into black gold…
Digging a drainage trench may be the best option to move water around your yard. Drainage trenches are also handy around the homestead because God has a sense of humor and will often give you too much water in the…
Super low maintenance, tough, resilient, AND pretty flowers? Yep, that’s right. These spectacular flowering succulents are the perfect plants to make your gardening life easier (and more beautiful). Both cacti and succulents prefer a hot and dry environment with a…
Are you looking for the best grass for shade in Texas? Start here! If you’ve got a shaded patch of land in your yard or homestead, getting lush grass to grow can be a nightmare! So let’s look at the…
Chicken owners frequently ask this: Can chickens eat grapes, and how safe are grapes for chickens? The answer to these questions is a little bit complicated. Chickens can eat grapes, but there are a few things that you need to…
