Balancing Corporate & Homesteading Lifestyles
Chicken Treat Recipe: Spring Mint & Pea Salad
As spring brings fresh growth and warmer weather, it’s the perfect time to treat your chickens to something fresh and nutritious. A Spring Pea and Mint Salad is an excellent choice for a seasonal treat. It’s not only tasty for your chickens but also…
The Importance of Calcium & Grit in a Chicken’s Diet
Chickens, like all birds, have unique dietary needs that include the consumption of both grit and calcium. These components are crucial for their digestion and egg production, respectively. Understanding the why, when, and natural sources of these elements can help backyard poultry enthusiasts maintain…
Understanding Bee Swarming: Why & How
Swarming is a natural part of the developmental cycle of a honey bee colony, involving a large group of bees leaving the original hive to form a new colony. This behavior is both fascinating and crucial for the survival and propagation of bee species….
🌟 Commitment, Integrity, and the Lessons Learned from a Challenging Rooster 🌟
Today, I want to chat about a topic that resonates deeply with me and perhaps with many of you as well—commitment to our goals, maintaining integrity, and holding true to our values, especially when the going gets tough. On our homestead, commitment isn’t just…
All About Elderberry
Elderberry Elderberry, scientifically known as Sambucus, is a genus of flowering plants that includes several varieties, with Sambucus nigra (black elderberry) being the most commonly cultivated for its health benefits. Elderberries are praised for their medicinal properties and are used in various forms, including…
Elderflower Recipes
Elderflowers, the delicate, creamy-white flowers of the elderberry plant (Sambucus nigra), are known for their sweet, fragrant aroma and have been used in traditional and modern recipes across the globe. Their peak season is late spring to early summer, and they are celebrated for…
Our Newest Addition: Black Copper Maran
Black Copper Maran chicks The Marans chicken is a distinctive and highly valued breed known for its exceptionally dark brown eggs, a characteristic that sets it apart from other poultry breeds. Originating from Marans, France, this breed not only boasts beautiful eggshell coloration but…
Nurturing Mind And Spirit: Deepening Wellness Through Gardening
The act of gardening unfolds as a deeply enriching experience, far surpassing the simple cultivation of plants. It serves as a potent therapeutic tool, intertwining physical activity, mental clarity, and emotional nourishment. This intimate engagement with the cycle of life offers profound benefits for…
Fairy Eggs
Fairy Egg Fairy eggs, also known as witch eggs, wind eggs, or cock eggs, are a curious phenomenon in the world of poultry, fascinating both seasoned farmers and backyard chicken enthusiasts alike. These tiny, yolkless eggs, often found unexpectedly in the nest, carry…
Healthy Herbs For Chickens: Nettle
Nettle (Urtica dioica), often overlooked due to its stinging reputation when fresh, is actually a powerhouse of nutrition and health benefits, making it an excellent herb for chickens. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, dried nettle offers numerous advantages when included in your…
