When setting up your new chicken coop, how many nesting boxes do you need? How do you set them up?
Learn about this basic chicken care topic in this article.
How to Set Up Nesting Boxes for Your Chickens
Pasty Butt – What it is & How to Treat or Prevent it
Pasty Butt is something that can go straight from yucky to deadly in no time at all. This article discusses what “pasty butt” is, why it is dangerous, and things you can do to help out your chicks.
Raising Chicks: How to Set Up a Brooder
Getting started raising chicks doesn’t have to be a daunting task.
With a few basic supplies, you’ll be able to successfully bring up healthy, happy chickens.
A Guide to Chicken Egg Colors
Why do chickens lay different colored eggs? Learn the simple reason for different colors in the egg basket.
What is the Bloom of an Egg?
Chickens 101: What does it mean when someone talks about the “bloom” or “cuticle” of an egg? What is it, and what is its purpose?
How to Use a Soil Blocking Tool
How to use a soil blocking tool for starting your seeds for your garden.
How to Make Your Own Seed Starter Soil
Save money in the garden by making your own DIY Seed Starter Soil
How to Make Homemade Sea Salt Scrub
Making your own sea salt scrub is a great way to have healthy skin and save money.
How to Tame a Rooster
Tips and tricks for dealing with an aggressive rooster on your homestead or small farm.
How to Make a Post-Workout Refresher Spray
Refresh your skin with this natural, homemade spray. Great for after a workout, or a hot day in the sun!
Hornworms: Tomato-Murdering Beasts!
What are Tomato Hornworms?! Find out what they are and how to get them out of your garden.
How to Make a Modest Wrap Skirt
This is one of the very first blog posts I ever wrote, well over a decade ago. I was new to blogging and new to photography (as in I had no idea what I was doing.)
I have shared the original post, exactly as it was written back then for your reference.
How to Build an A-Frame Chicken Coop | Movable “Chicken Sled”
How to Build an A-Frame Chicken Coop a.k.a The Movable “Chicken Sled” – Get FREE Plans for this easy to build coop below!
Crazy Way to Keep Flies Away From Your Chicken Coop
Today I shared a surprising way that I learned to keep flies away from the chicken coop. It’s easy, and to my great shock, it actually seemed to work!
How to Get Rid of Ants Naturally
You can get rid of ants naturally from your home by following these simple steps. Get the ants out of your pantry, once and for all – without poisons!
How to Harden Off Plants
Learn about the importance of “hardening off” your plants, what it is and how to do it.