About the Author

Janet Garman

Janet Garman is a farmer, writer, instructor, and fiber artist living in central Maryland on the family's farm. She loves all subjects related to small farms and homesteading. Raising chickens, ducks, sheep, and fiber goats led her to write her most recent books, 50 Do it Yourself Projects for Keeping Chickens, (Skyhorse Publishing 2018) and The Good Living Guide to Raising Sheep and Other Fiber Animals, (Skyhorse Publishing -February 2019)

Make an Herbal Snack Bar Wall Hanging

February 22, 2020 · Janet Garman · Feed & Health

You can quickly construct an herbal snack bar using a shipping pallet. We made two different gardens using pallets.

Hatching Eggs for Sale! Getting Started with Incubation

February 12, 2020 · Janet Garman · Eggs & Meat

The incubator method is an option when hatching eggs. Using hatching eggs for sale from a reputable, quality egg seller, is fun for the whole family.

A Proper Chicken Coop Design Reduces Winter Health Issues — Chickens in a Minute Video

January 28, 2020 · Janet Garman · Coops

When planning your chicken coop designs for anyone who lives in the frigid north, have you ever wondered how cold is too cold for backyard chickens?

Chicken Pecking Order — Stressful Times In The Coop

December 9, 2019 · Janet Garman · Feed & Health

Add to Favorites If you added new chicks to your flock this year, you are probably going through the steps to safely integrate them into the flock. The chicken pecking …

Rabbit and Chicken Frostbite Prevention Methods

November 13, 2019 · Janet Garman · Feed & Health

Add to Favorites Rabbit and chicken frostbite occurrences are preventable. Adopting good cold-weather management for your small livestock buildings will go a long way to preventing rabbit and chicken frostbite …

The Brahma Chicken – Raising a Large Breed

October 22, 2019 · Janet Garman · Chickens 101

Add to Favorites Many people ask me what is the best backyard chicken breed to raise. For me, my favorite has long been the Brahma chicken. Although I do feel like …

Beginner’s Equipment Guide to Raising Chickens for Eggs

October 17, 2019 · Janet Garman · Chickens 101, Kids' Corner

Add to Favorites What is the best bedding for chickens won’t be the only question you have as you set up your first brooder. As you await the arrival of …

What Does a Chicken Coop Need for Fall?

September 26, 2019 · Janet Garman · Coops

Add to Favorites Fall is the perfect time to answer the question: What does a chicken coop need for the cold weather? Now is the time to start preparations before the …