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Sometimes our bicycles bring us past magical places. That happened one evening as we peddled through urban Cedar Rapids. A sideways glance…
An egg sizzling in the frying pan is chock full of protein and vitamins but 76% of it is water. With every…
Of all domestic food-producing animals honeybees are special. They can legally trespass! If cows, pigs, sheep or even chickens wander off a…
Predator Control Tips for Protecting Backyard Flocks Few things are as heartbreaking as going out to your coop in the morning and…
Backyard Biome: Exploring the Ecosystem in Your Yard When you step outside into your backyard, it may look like just a patch…
Outfoxing the Fox: How to Protect Your Chickens From Predators The fox, the mortal enemy of the chicken. For as long as…
Eggshell Seed Starters: Best Plants and What to Avoid I remember having big dreams of starting my own seedlings and saving a…
Picture your flock scratching happily through a bare, dusty run, and you can probably guess what is missing: something green to peck.…
Mini Predators: Protecting Chickens from Mice and Sparrows Mention the word predator to a backyard flock owner and they’ll likely conjure mental…
Shopping for friends who homestead is actually quite fun and easy! Whether you know someone with 3 backyard hens in a subdivision,…
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