Aminopyralid or persistent broadleaf herbicide residue in contaminated manure or compost is becoming a really big issue for gardeners, and SOMEHOW I have managed to contaminate my new tunnel house. Thankfully I have an action plan on what you can do to fix contaminated garden soil at your place. Which Herbicides Contaminate Manure, Compost, and … Read more
Before we bought our new farm the whole place had been sprayed with persistent herbicides. This has meant that our soil has really struggled to grow plants well. How do we end up with contaminated soil from persistent herbicides? Persistent herbicides can make their way into your soil in many ways: Please read: This information … Read more
If you have kept chickens for any amount of time, you have probably come across a broody hen. Some broody hens are very persistent and refuse to go un-broody for quite some time. If you have a broody hen you might be wondering how to break a broody hen and get her back to laying! … Read more
This post was most recently updated on March 10th, 2021 If you are wanting to maintain a self sustainable chicken flock, you will probably be looking for the best broody chicken breeds. Broodiness varies in both breeds and individual birds and will fluctuate over the seasons. Please read: This information is provided for educational purposes only … Read more
This post was most recently updated on March 10th, 2021 If you are new to keeping chickens, chances are you will be wondering what breed or breeds of chickens that you should keep in your backyard. Heritage chicken breeds are popular with backyard chicken owners for many reasons, read on to find out more. Please … Read more
This post was most recently updated on April 1st, 2021 There are such a huge range of chicken breeds available for keeping in your backyard, and choosing which one is right for you can be a real challenge. The reality is all female chickens will lay eggs, and it is a matter of deciding what … Read more
This post was most recently updated on March 10th, 2021 Backyard chickens are extraordinary. You get to pick farm-fresh eggs every day, get good manure for your garden, and make great pet friends. You don’t want to miss out on all this goodness, but with 100s of small chicken breeds to choose from, it can … Read more
This post was most recently updated on April 1st, 2021 Sick chickens are no joke, and they can die quickly if you do not treat them rapidly. Chickens, like most poultry, can develop diarrhea for a variety of reasons. In this post we look at how to tell if your chicken has diarrhea, common causes … Read more
Has your doe had a baby goat that she has rejected? Maybe your mother goat is not recognizing her baby or is refusing to let the goat kid feed. Here are some reasons why your mother goat might have rejected or not recognize her babies, and what you can do to help the situation and … Read more
This post was most recently updated on December 21st, 2021 Raising rabbits for meat in your backyard can be a great source of meat to help feed your family. In this article we explore everything you need to know to successfully raise meat rabbits in your yard. Please read: This information is provided for educational … Read more