If you’re a master naturalist or just a budding one, the beauty of butterflies catches everyone’s eyes as they fly by. What do you do if you want to enjoy butterflies for more than just a fleeting glimpse? This is where knowing how to attract butterflies native to your area comes in handy. In addition to …
Hummingbirds are some of the tiniest and most beautiful garden creatures you can allure to your home and garden. The first time you see one fluttering along your hedge or wall of flowers – you won’t believe your eyes! Attracting hummingbirds is also easier than you think – they’re tremendously curious. It all starts with …
We all know that keeping chickens free-range provides them with the best living conditions – they can roam freely, pick the best natural food, and display all their natural behaviors. Free-range chickens have other benefits, too. Eggs from free-range operations are potentially more nutritious than the regularly farmed eggs because chickens have access to more food items …
If you like to hunt, you may also prefer cutting up your deer meat. Doing so allows you to skip having to take your venison to a processing facility of some kind. It also lets you decide what cuts you want and to smoke it yourself if you choose. To get ground meat, though, you will either …
Do you want to keep your chickens safe from predators or prevent your beloved flock from escaping and wreaking havoc upon your neighbor’s lawn and garden? How high should a chicken fence be to keep your flock in and predators out? I’m naturally paranoid about predators attacking my chickens, so I say the higher and more secure the chicken fence, …
Wondering how to smoke meat in the wild? We’ve built a primitive smoker that is perfect for smoking meat wherever you are; in the wild, in your backyard, or on a camping trip. This is a step-by-step DIY tutorial that could come in handy for survival too – if you’re without power or lost in …
Whether you view the opossum as a friend or a fiend, finding one in your chicken coop is never a pleasant experience. Although the opossum is a passive animal, it’s also opportunistic and may be a danger to your smaller hens, and their eggs. First things first… What Is a Possum? “baby opossum” by foreversouls …