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Crop Issues
*Warning* This post contains pictures of a chicken puking and a grouse being skinned. It’s gross. If you have a weak stomach, turn back now.** No, really…..it’s nasty! About two weeks ago, I...
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Rebuilding After Pasteurella – Day 2
I got up early this morning. I haven’t been sleeping much. The solstice is near upon us and that sun…..that sun just won’t let me sleep. I started watering early. It has been hot here, 80 degrees...
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Freedom Rangers
Well, they are here. They came in this box. I’m amazed that all 26 survived the trip. Can you imagine just being born (hatched) and suddenly they put you in a box and send you cross country? Amazing....
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New Additions
Our hens are almost at the three year mark. For those of you who don’t know, hens slow down in their laying the older that they get. From what I understand, the three year mark is the point where...
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Mint Molotovs
The bus is in place on the land. With that will come the ongoing battle of keeping rodents out of our living area. We have an abundance of ground squirrels and mice on the property and it is my hope...
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Running Out of Grass
We’ve done well with the rabbits this summer. It is the first year that I’ve really relied on feeding the rabbits natural materials in addition to store bought pellet feed. For example, I used to...
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Feeding Rabbits Natural Forage
As mentioned in a previous post, we’ve been having great luck with feeding the rabbits naturally this summer. I get a lot of strange looks when people drive by a field and see me out there with my...
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Living, Breathing Composters
I’ve spent so much time not using my composter since we purchased it three years ago. Our systems create so much poo and waste that once the composter is filled up, it would just sit there, making...
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Another Yard Rabbit Follow Up
I decided to catch the yard rabbit kits a few weeks ago and inspect them for any health issues. I set one of my live traps and caught one within a few hours. They are curious and suckers for good...
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Feeding Chickens Compost
I’ve played with this a little in the past. Sure, some of the conversation is weird, but the base of the conversation is great. Totally worth the watch. Very doable on a couple acres. Pax Domini...
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