The bane of my garden… SNAILS! It seems there are secret ninja snails and slugs who hang out in the ultimate hiding spot and SMS all their buddies to say: “Hey guys, she is planting seeds!” I literally prepared my veggie boxes on Monday with fresh compost, on Tuesday I planted seeds… but on Wednesday …
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I am an avid bird lover. My brothers and I grew up breeding budgies, finches, cockatiels, quails, ringneck parrots, and canaries. We had a huge aviary in our backyard, and sold offspring for pocket money. If I knew then what I know now about breeding birds, I would have done a lot differently. On the …
Countless people living in a variety of situations are keeping and rearing animals to make a profit. The list of animals that are kept is huge, but not all of them will achieve a profit. One of the most popular animals to keep for profit in the United States is the rabbit. So, are rabbits …
My grandmother used to take me to feed bread to the ducks at a lake near her home. Through the years, I learned about animal husbandry and a great deal more on the nutrition of the various animals we have kept. I think the bread is the best place to start with when talking about …
One thing any homesteader can appreciate is just how valuable their animals are. We do the best that we can to keep them safe and healthy. Of course, we can’t prevent everything from happening and sometimes they do get hurt or sick. Chickens, and birds in general, are fragile and can be injured very easily …
When you’re living off the grid, it’s important to make sure that you can use all resources at your disposal. You must keep your animals healthy if you intend to use them for meat, dairy, and, in the case of chickens, eggs. With all that said, all animals enjoy a good treat from time to …
Ah, fall! A time when the weather begins to cool as summer fades away towards the winter season. This is probably my favorite of the four seasons because it’s not hot but it’s not freezing cold; it’s somewhere in the middle. Fall is also the time where the leaves start changing colors from the usual …
Over the past few years, we’ve seen a serious push towards renewable energy sources for electricity. This is certainly environmentally friendly but switching over to something like solar power is awfully expensive so many of us will likely stick with the conventional electricity for now. This means that we have to find ways to save …
A beekeeper’s worst nightmare is opening a hive that is full of dead bees. It is a heartbreaking frustration when you have put in all the time, effort, and financial investment, and despite your best efforts, your bees are dead. The truth is this is not a novice beekeeper problem. Beekeepers who have been working …
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Being a creative person, I love making my own household products. I love to pick and choose essential oils that are soothing and smell delightful to me. Making your own foaming soap is so quick and easy to do. You only need a handful of ingredients and a dispenser bottle. Making your own foaming soap …
