If you want to increase your flock size without having genetic challenges that have a negative impact on egg production, meat production, and physical appearance, you will need to know a bit about how to breed your chickens safely. You have three choices, inbreeding, line breeding, or outbreeding. Each has its own pros and cons, […]
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Some people think I am bonkers for naming all my animals. I say: THEY are the ones who are bonkers. Every duck has its own personality and their own good looks. Their waddling butts, fluffy feathers, antics, charm, and demeanor make them each unique. There’s another matter to bear in mind, male and female ducks
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Blue chickens are the most extravagant, fancy chickens you will ever see. The funny thing about them is that they aren’t necessarily all blue. In fact, the color differences often make them even more striking. As you read on, you will discover that blue chickens aren’t as blue as you were expecting… You need to
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Is it a duck? Is it a goose? Is it an airplane? All good questions, but today I think I’ll just stick to ducks and geese. There are several differences that could make them more or less suitable for your homestead. Of course, if you cannot decide and choose both, good for you, they do
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With hundreds of chicken breeds to choose from, choosing the right breed for yourself can be confusing or even just plain befuddling. I highly recommend that you consider raising Marans. Why? They are hardy, friendly, good laying, and pretty cute, too. In this article, I’m going to lay out all the info you will need
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We all have lived, and we all have learned. Some of our experiences were good; some not so much. I was raised 40% urban homesteader and 60% rural homesteader. The truth of what goes into successful homesteading can only be understood when you buy your first homestead and have to figure it all out for
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In a perfect world, with technology from a planet far far away, clothing would be made with self-cleaning material. We could completely negate the need for electricity and water for cleaning our clothes; not to mention the “sit back and relax” factor. Sadly, we aren’t there yet… Our laundry still requires some power source, water,
Off-Grid Washing Machines? Here’s Our Top 7 Read More »
I have been disabled for 18 years following a car wreck. I have major mobility issues, nerve damage, and a pain disorder as a result of the accident. I’ve taught kids with major intellectual and developmental disorders, physical injuries, genetic disorders, and significant brain injuries. I have extensive experience working with kids in a place
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We live in an age of pollution that has massive effects on our health. Our bodies are being starved for clean oxygen-rich air. But urbanization and modern living do not allow much room for us to clean up the air we breathe. With global warming and climate change at the forefront of research, scientists have
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Most homesteaders have the space and means to assist in the conservation of endangered chicken breeds. They can be as useful to you and your family as any standard chicken in providing eggs, and even providing the odd chicken meal – provided you breed more than you consume. Many of these breeds are prized at
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