Winter squash is a family-friendly favorite to grow in your vegetable garden. Easy to grow and very prolific, you’ll love the satisfaction that comes with growing your own winter squashes to eat all winter long. With enough garden space and growing season, you can grow plenty of winter squash to feed your family. Growing, harvesting, … Read more
Chickens mostly eat chicken feed for sustenance, but they love getting produce as a treat or supplement to their usual fare. Chickens can eat most of the vegetables that people eat, be it items from your kitchen or your garden. How about green beans? Can chickens eat them? Yes, your chickens can eat green beans, … Read more
Do you want to know how to store meat without electricity? It is actually a lot easier than you may think. There are a number of methods that you can use. In this article, we will discuss 14 different ways to improve the shelf of your meat without relying on electricity. From the simple to … Read more
Dogwoods make up an entire family of woody plants, both trees, and shrubs, which are known for their plentiful, distinctive blossoms and most notably their berries. Growing in bunches and in many different colors depending on the species, dogwoods are a common sight in many parts of the world and all around North America. Since … Read more
Let’s be honest. There are some veggies you buy with the best of intentions, but never eat. They just sit in your fridge and wither until you throw them out. We all have one. For me, and most of us, I’d say, that veggie is celery. But if you own chickens, why couldn’t you give … Read more
You may have seen the commercials for flushable diaper liners. The ads make it seem like these little sheets are a great way to keep your cloth diapers clean and get rid of their smelly contents quickly, easily, and sanitarily. What could be better? But there is plenty of complaining on the web about these … Read more
If you own chickens, you certainly know by now what adventurous eaters they are. There doesn’t seem to be anything they will not eat, or at least try to eat! Every kind of meat, veggie, fruit, seed, and more will all be on the menu at some point. They will even eat dog food! But … Read more
Chickens love all kinds of veggies, including a bunch that people eat. This makes it easy to give them the occasional treat or scrap leftover from your meals. One of the most popular vegetables all over the world is cabbage. Chances are you have cabbage from time to time and have probably wondered if you … Read more
There are so many different ways to use meat scraps in your kitchen. You can use them to make stocks, and sauces, or simply add them to your favorite recipes. In this blog post, I’ll give you some ideas of how you can use your meat scraps in a frugal and eco-friendly way. Remember, composting … Read more
Dates are one of the most delectable and delicious fruits around, especially when dried. These succulent morsels are wonderful as a snack, in salads, and as an ingredient in sweet or savory dishes. If you have chickens, you know they are always ready to try new foods. So what about dates? Can chickens eat them? … Read more
On a hot day or whenever you want juicy, sweet refreshment, fresh grapes are one of the best things you could reach for. If you have chickens, they could probably stand a little something to get through a hot day as well. You already know what greens they prefer, but how about grapes? Can you … Read more
Most of us want to live on a homestead in order to get away from the hustle, bustle, and dangers of life that are associated with living in the thick of society. But, it isn’t all fluffy clouds on an impossibly blue sky when you live on a homestead. Homesteads are usually hard-working environments with … Read more
Chickens are known for eating just about anything they can reach or catch. Bugs, seeds, nuts, fruits, veggies- nothing is off the table. In fact, chickens can eat many things that come off of your table. Giving your chickens some spare produce from your kitchen is a great way to add variety to their diet … Read more
There is hardly anything more appealing to eat than a perfectly ripe blueberry. The intense flavor, the delicate sweetness and the beautiful color all come together to create a work of art that is as delicious as it is stunning. You might enjoy blueberries or not, but it makes you wonder if your chickens do, … Read more
Part of the fun of owning chickens is seeing how they show interest in a wide variety of foods, including some items from your own kitchen. Any time you have leftover veggies, there is a good chance your chickens will enjoy finishing it off for you. Broccoli is one such veggie that might not be … Read more
Rabbit scratches can be a common issue for many people who own pet rabbits. Despite their adorable good looks and gentle demeanor, rabbits do have claws and can scratch with them. Some people have gone so far as to raise the alarm about specific risks to people who are scratched by rabbits. Sounds serious! Are … Read more