How to Grow Fodder for Chickens and Rabbits
Raising little critters on your homestead can take a lot out of you. Not only does it take money from your pockets to feed them, but you worry about their …
Raising little critters on your homestead can take a lot out of you. Not only does it take money from your pockets to feed them, but you worry about their …
When the mercury climbs, your chickens have to endure the heat, too. And extreme temperatures can lead to a host of health issues. But you can take some easy steps …
Getting baby chicks is so much fun. Those fuzzy balls of fluff have a way of melting even the chilliest of hearts, and before you know it, you’re completely attached …
When you join the backyard chicken movement, you find yourself doing things you never thought you would be doing. Things like massaging a hen’s breast that has an impacted crop, …
When it comes to sustainable fertilizer options, flies aren’t quick to come to mind. But the truth is, a black soldier fly composting system is one of the quickest, most …
Raising chickens is fun, easy, and a great way to get fresh organic eggs right from your backyard. It doesn’t come without some challenges though, and one of the biggest …
To anyone who has ever gone down the rabbit hole of chickens vs. ducks, I applaud you for even questioning which is better. (Sorry, chicken-enthusiasts. Ducks rule.) Naturally, what’s best …
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Ducks are better than chickens. I know; it hurt me a little to say it too. But it’s true. It’s …
Raising chickens is such a delight, because they’re pets with benefits. Not only do they provide affection, entertainment, and fun, but they provide you with breakfast too! We’re often asked …
Did you buy a flock of chickens hoping to save money on eggs, and then find that they cost more to care for than eggs do? We did too. We …
No homestead feels complete without a flock of chickens. Whether you live out in the country or own a quarter-acre lot in the city, there’s a good chance you’ve considered …
It’s that time of year when chickens suddenly go from producing an egg every day to one or two a week, or if you’re really unlucky, no eggs at all. …
Backyard chicken keeping is all the rage these days. If you’re thinking about raising a flock of chickens, you’ll need all the facts, and there are plenty of things no …
Did you know you no longer have to grumble and groan when you find weeds popping out of the lawn? You can feed those very pests to your chickens for …
Bantam chickens – or mini chickens – are all the rage, especially for urban and suburban chicken keepers. These tiny chickens are the ideal addition to any flock, and we’re …
I don’t grow a garden without mulch. Period. Putting down a protective layer over the bare soil in my garden provides a multitude of benefits. Unfortunately, after three successive seasons …
I love sweetcorn season! Nothing says summer like golden ears of corn dripping with butter, salt and pepper, served so piping hot you burn your fingers trying to pick them …
Hoo boy. I get asked this question all the time by Rural Sprout readers. One minute, your tomatoes are doing fine, and then, within a day or two, you have …
Gardeners – and especially those who garden organically – ought to be well-acquainted with nitrogen. As the N in N-P-K, it’s the first nutrient you’ll learn about as a budding …
Even if you don’t know its name, you likely know Creeping Charlie by sight. Also known as ground ivy, Glechoma hederacea, is a real P.I.T.A. (Persistent Invasive and Totally Annoying). …
I don’t know about you, friend, but I’m already looking forward to that first juicy ripe tomato come July, which is funny considering there are snow flurries outside my window, …
If you’re new to raising chickens or are in the preliminary research stage of adding a few chickens to your backyard, you’ll be interested to learn that all chicken breeds …
Let me guess, you heard it through the grapevine that spring is a good time to prune your grapevines? I guess they are sending out the same message to us …
One of my biggest complaints since evolving from growing a garden to homesteading is not having the land to grow more food for my family. While I can grow a …