Waste Not – What to Do With Eggshells
Homesteading is about learning to make do with things other people would throw away. One way is to learn what to do with eggshells.
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Just Ducky – The Sustainability of Muscovy Ducks
Despite the prevalence of more modern, industrialized breeding methods, which have all but erased genetic diversity, some of the older breeds and species have adapted and still hang on. One of the more impressive examples of this is the Muscovy duck.
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How Permaculture Chickens Improve Sustainability
Chickens are one of the most versatile livestock for the small farmer, lending themselves to nearly any venture, from backyard to commercial. They also play a unique role in the exciting world of permaculture.
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Growing Fodder for Chickens
If you are a backyard farmer who frequents the internet for advice, chances are you’ve come across the concept of growing fodder for chickens.
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Homeopathy for Poultry and People
Two homeopathic remedies I have used the most through the years for chickens and the people (me), who had to learn the hard way how to handle chickens, are homeopathic Arnica montana and Ledum palustre.
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Protein for Molting Chickens in Smoothies
Because feathers are almost entirely made up of protein, adding a bit of extra protein for molting chickens during the fall isn’t a bad idea.
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3 Tips to Help Molting Chickens
To make the chicken molting cycle smoother, keep protein in their diet and promote a low-stress environment.
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My Inexpensive, Low-Energy, Automatic Chicken Water Heater
With winter looming, I needed an inexpensive, worry-free way to keep my chickens’ water from freezing. Inspiration was hatched at the thrift store by a used curling iron that consumes only 13 watts of power.
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Eliminating Flies in the Chicken Coop
Flies in the chicken coop are a common nuisance, but sometimes conditions allow the populous to get out of hand. Nobody wants to batt flies from his or her face when feeding their chickens, and no chicken wants to be inundated in biting flies or be the victim of flystrike.
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How to Keep Rats Away From Your Urban Chicken Coop
Knowing how to keep rats away is a growing concern for some chicken owners. Keeping chickens provides so many benefits, it’s no wonder many city-dwellers have installed coops in their backyards.
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