When growing any vegetable, one of the biggest keys to success is ensuring that they get enough sunlight, but not too much! When working in your garden, in your greenhouse, or even trying to grow veggies indoors, it’s always a challenge to make sure each type of plant gets the right amount of sun. Understanding … Read more
Pretty much everyone knows by now that bee hives have a queen at the top of the hierarchy. This isn’t exactly true, because bee hives operate more by consensus than they do by royal decree, but the queen bee is still incredibly important. She’s responsible for laying all the successive generations of bees that will … Read more
If there was ever a food that is considered quintessentially American, even more American than bald eagle pie, it has to be bacon. Americans will put bacon on anything, make entire meals out of bacon and eat it alone by the carload. And no wonder! The stuff is truly delicious, but the trick is keeping … Read more
Foxtail grasses are those that rely upon spiny clusters as seed dispersal mechanisms. Various species grow all across North America and are known for being a significant nuisance plant. However, chickens can eat all sorts of grasses, weeds and other pesky plant matter. So can our chickens eat foxtail? No, chickens should not be allowed … Read more
Throughout the animal kingdom, almost every group, assemblage, gathering or congrex of animals has a special name assigned to it by mankind. Cows have herds, porcupines have prickles, fish come in schools and crows gather in murders. A group of sheep is no different. But just what is a group of sheep called? A group … Read more
Pretty much everyone knows that geese eat a diet mainly composed of greenery: grass, of course, but also leaves and other foliage, and even a few veggies now and then. Though they don’t necessarily get many vegetables in the wild, geese can eat a wide variety of them, though not all. How about cucumbers? Can … Read more
Chickens, like people, seem to be big fans of berries and will often try to get at berry bushes with enthusiasm. From strawberries to blueberries, there is hardly a type of berry that chickens don’t want to eat. But how about elderberries? Can chickens eat elderberries? Yes, chickens may eat elderberries but they should only … Read more
When it comes to preparing any meat, understanding the inherent flavor profile of various types and also various cuts is essential if you want to make a truly memorable dish. After all, most of us already know that different seasonings and other ingredients pair better with certain flavor profiles than others. You generally don’t season … Read more
If you own goats, you already know that your goats are pretty adventurous eaters. They might be herbivores, but it seems like they will try to steal a little food from any other animals in the area, and are often more than interested in trying any food that you are eating. Take dog food for … Read more
When it comes to domestic animals, we really don’t have a hard time telling different species apart. Different breeds, sure, sometimes, but not different species! For instance you’ll never get your cows mixed up with pigs or your chickens mixed up with horses. Even chickens and ducks look highly distinct. But there are a few … Read more
It is hard to think of a vegetable that is more beloved around the world than broccoli. It’s not just a matter of good taste or good nutrition, either: broccoli is very literally a keystone crop in many countries. Accordingly, there are many varieties of broccoli, and the good news is we have pretty much … Read more
One of the biggest dilemmas that a beginning chicken owner is likely to face is one nearly as old as time, or at least as old as domesticated chickens: should you get a rooster, or not? Roosters play important roles inside a flock, of course, being primarily responsible for protection against predators and also for … Read more
If you live in North America, chances are pretty good that you probably don’t eat much lamb. It’s just not a food that most people eat regularly compared to chicken and beef. Still, lamb is an important dish, and it is consumed in great quantities elsewhere in the world as a mainstay. But have you … Read more
If you are a goat owner who also has chickens on your property, you have certainly noticed that chickens are reprobate food thieves, and will happily steal some feed from any of the other animals that they can reach. You might also think that turnabout is fair play, and perhaps your goats might like a … Read more
Out of all the livestock species that we might raise, it’s easy to see why sheep are among the most appealing. Those fluffy, luxurious wool coats, overall docility, and sheer cuteness make them incredibly charming. Naturally, there are plenty of people who might want a sheep around is a pet without going all in on … Read more
Chickens can eat all kinds of things that humans and other animals would consider unpalatable, or that might even be harmful. Some common plants make a good snack for chickens even though other animals don’t touch them. How about something that is normally dangerous like hemlock? Can chickens eat hemlock? No, poison hemlock is toxic … Read more