The image of a perfectly pure white rabbit just might be the most iconic. It’s associated with innocence and rebirth, and of course a snow-white rabbit is, oh, so cute. White rabbits also happen to be some of the most plentiful out of all of the domestic breeds, and no matter what purpose you have … Read more
It’s easy to take the things we see every day for granted, and that certainly includes the livestock animals we take care of. If you’ve ever seen a flock of sheep trotting around the pasture or lazily munching on grass, it’s easy to think they don’t have much going on. But you’d be wrong! Sheep … Read more
Rabbits are one of those animals that just get taken for granted. When you see them sitting there silently chewing away on grass or hay, it’s easy to think they are dull, even dumb. But nothing could be further from the truth! Rabbits, like all creatures, are surprisingly interesting, full of depth and wonder. From … Read more
Jasmine is one shrub that is greatly loved for its highly aromatic flowers. Delicate, clustering and often climbing, there is hardly anything more beautiful found in nature. Jasmine can be found all over the world and is commonly cultivated as a decorative plant. Like many other decorative plants, chickens might occasionally want to sample it! … Read more
Nothing lasts forever. And some things can be brought back from the brink. When it comes to domestic animals, and that includes rabbits, for whatever reason, sometimes a breed is just rare. Maybe there were never that many bred to begin with, or sometimes a breed’s numbers dwindle until they’re facing extinction. But no matter … Read more
Queen Anne’s lace is a pretty, delicate flowering weed, one with a fairly ostentatious name considering it is just a wild carrot! If you have chickens, you might be wondering if they can dine on these wild Roots and other parts of the plant considering there are many other sorts of vegetables that they like. … Read more
It’s a good idea to learn how to tell the age of wild rabbits, and here’s why… Knowing how old they are can inform whether or not you might need to intervene in case a litter of kittens has been abandoned, or how healthy and how fast your local rabbit population is growing. Plus, it’s … Read more
Anyone who owns chickens, or anyone who owns any bird for that matter, knows that chickens periodically lose feathers. You’ll always see one or two blowing on the breeze around the run or coop, and sometimes you’ll find a handful after a scuffle or some other altercation. It’s far from uncommon, and just a part … Read more
Whether you are growing your own carrots at home in the garden or planter box, or bringing some home from the grocery store, if you want your carrots to last longer than a week you’ll need to preserve them. There are lots of ways to preserve carrots, and no matter which way you choose, they’ll … Read more
Many animals are a study in contrasts. For every incredible ability that an animal has, it usually has one or more weaknesses to offset it. Looking at animals that are predator, prey or sometimes both the determining factor for where it falls into the food chain might be whether or not it is simply in … Read more
As a homesteader, you are likely always looking for ways to improve your land. One of the best ways to do that is by using cover crops. Cover crops can help improve soil health, suppress weeds, and provide food for livestock. One of the most popular cover crops is crimson clover. In this post, we … Read more
If there was one thing you can say about chickens, it is that they are prolific and adventurous eaters. These hardy birds will eat pretty much anything, from meat and insects to fruit and veggies, and everything else in between. You might be wondering if they can eat some of the more exciting foods that … Read more
Sometimes, we find out that many words, even names, we thought were just synonyms or euphemisms actually turn out to entail quite a bit of difference… Such is the case when you’re talking about bunnies, rabbits and hares. You’ll run into lots of people in North America that use the terms interchangeably, or at the … Read more
When you’re talking about “squash,” you’re really talking about an entire type of vegetable. Are you talking about zucchini or crookneck squash, summer varieties? Or are you talking about winter squashes like the iconic pumpkin or the versatile spaghetti squash? Though they all have similarities, there are naturally some differences you’ll need to be aware … Read more
If you have chickens, you already know that they are adventurous and sometimes troublesome eaters. There are just as likely to eat a few grass clippings and bugs as they are your prized ornamental flowers. But how about other flowers, like daisies? Can chickens eat daisies? Yes, chickens may eat all parts of a daisy, … Read more
Out of all the vegetables you might grow in your garden, lettuce is probably the most versatile. Lettuce is the basis for most salads, and an essential ingredient for sandwiches. Luckily, most kinds of lettuce are easy to grow indoors or out with the right preparation, even if you are growing them from seed. Speaking … Read more