4 Tips to Encourage Broody Hens
This is our 4th summer raising chickens here on 25 Acres and in all that time we’ve only had a singular hen become broody. In fact,…
This is our 4th summer raising chickens here on 25 Acres and in all that time we’ve only had a singular hen become broody. In fact,…
This summer has been a wild ride! Our gardens are currently in full swing which means if I don’t pick something daily or I blink, I’ll…
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Here’s today’s addition to Community Chickens! Of course I believe everybody should have chickens but this isn’t just because I’m crazy about them. Here are my…
As we creep closer to butcher time I am constantly watching over my growing chicks. For the most part, I can tell which birds are sexing…
As you all may know I’ve been testing out a theory of chick sexing using tail feather development. In chick batch #1 the this style of…
You don’t have to be afraid of using essential oils with your flock. With a little oil basics you too can learn to use them safely…
As temperatures keep falling and snow levels increase I find myself struggling to keep my coop ammonia levels at bay. It’s not always possible to keep…
As promised I’m here to review a few of the poultry watering options I’ve personally had experience with. There are certainly pros and cons to the…
I have decided Dirt On My Plate was in dire need of a section focusing on farm animals hence the addition of The Animals in my…
WEEK 26 The inevitable happened this week and yes, I know it has been long overdue. At long last the wood stove has been installed with…
WEEK 21 We are nearly there. I see the finish line. I can almost taste it! Week 21 has been one crazy, whirlwind of a…
WEEK 19 It’s so hard to believe that fall is just around the corner. This week we definately started feeling the crisp autumn air and that…
WEEK 14 The week started out nearing completion for our new heating and AC system. I can tell you wholeheartedly, central air is a wonderful thing…
I’m back on the farm and ready to get things rolling once again. It was a wonderful week away from the bustle of our remodel but…