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Free Range Chicken Care

Raising free range chickens can be a challenge, but it can be well worthwhile for a more robust, healthier, more productive flock. But what makes free range chickens so desirable, and what special needs do they have for their care? What Free Range Means When chickens or other livestock are “free...

Goat Care 101

Goats can be amazing – and amusing! – additions to a backyard hobby farm or urban homestead. But do you know how to care for goats properly? Understanding the basics of goat care is essential to ensure healthy, productive animals that will live long, happy lives. Why Keep Goats? Goats are...

Tips On Raising Poultry

Raising chickens on your estate or even in your backyard is a very fulfilling activity that requires dedicated time and practice. No matter how large of an operation you’re running, there are many important tips on raising poultry that every beginner must be aware of. Once everything is up and...

Wild Bird Diets in Winter

Wild birds have a rich and varied diet in spring, summer, and autumn when different foods are abundant, from buds, blossoms, and nectar to seeds, fruits, insects, nuts, and grain. But what do wild birds eat in winter when snow and ice hide many foods, and what foods can you offer at your feeders to...

Storing Birdseed

Proper storage can keep birdseed fresh and nutritious for longer, ensuring that backyard birds have the very best to eat. Whether you need to store birdseed from a great sale, to stock up for winter or just find it convenient to have plenty of seed on hand, it must be stored well to make the most...

Learning About Different Bird Seeds

There are many different types of birdseed, but which is best for your birds and feeders? Understanding the different options and which birds prefer them can help you choose just the right treats for your backyard buffet. 8 Top Birdseeds There are several types of seeds you can choose to fill your...

Winter Walking Tips With Your Dog

Walks are great exercise and mental stimulation for your dog, and even on the coldest days, a walk can be a welcome activity. By knowing how to safely walk your dog in winter, both you and your canine companion can enjoy fresh air, exercise, and fun on regular walks. The Risks of Cold Weather...

Winterize Your Chicken Coop

Winter can be a stressful, even dangerous, season for chickens. If you take the proper steps to winterize your chicken coop, however, you can provide safe, comfortable shelter for your flock even on the coldest days and through the iciest nights. Why Winterizing Matters Different chickens have...

Winter Nutrition for Whitetails

Winter nutrition is very important for deer and the individuals that hunt them. Even though hunting season is typically during the colder months, during these months deer are in an energy deficit. This means there is less food for them to eat and as a result they tend to lose weight or become...

Caring For Your Lawn In The Fall

We know that you’ve been caring for your grass all throughout the summer and at this point looking after it has probably become a tedious task. However, caring for your lawn in the fall is just as important so your grass can stay healthy through the winter months. Here are some tips on caring for...

Fall Cleanup: What to Do When Autumn Leaves Start to Fall

With the brilliant colors of changing leaves and ripening harvests, autumn is a beautiful season, but as leaves fall and plants wilt, it is also a messy one. Fall cleanup doesn’t have to be overwhelming, however, and it is easy to keep your property in peak condition through the changing season....

Ways Gardening Improves Your Well-Being

Gardening is far more than just a simple hobby – it is an amazing tool for improving your physical and mental well-being. Regardless of the sources of stress and turmoil in your life, your garden can be a self-care sanctuary in many beneficial ways. Top 10 Ways Gardening Improves Your Well...

Three Helpful Tips for Birdhouse Placement

You’ve either just built a birdhouse or you bought one and now you’d like to know where to put it to attract the birds. Here are three tips on positioning your birdhouse. 1) Place the birdhouse in such a way that the entrance to it is not facing the same way that the wind blows near your home. That...

Avoid Grub Invasion

Your lawn can be a great source of personal pride and a tremendous asset to your home’s curb appeal, but invading grubs can quickly damage even the most well-maintained turf. It is possible, however, to avoid grub invasions with careful preventative steps and alert monitoring. About Grubs Grubs...

July Garden Tips

It may seem like midsummer is a slow gardening season, but there are plenty of tasks gardeners can attend to in July to ensure a productive, healthy harvest and beautiful flowerbeds even during the hottest summer days. July is the perfect time to… Be Water-Wise Spring rains have ended and summer...

The Importance of a Water Source for Birds

Bird baths are a common feature in many yards, but do birds really need them? There are many natural sources of water, but why is water so important to birds, and what role do bird baths play? Natural Water – And Why It Doesn't Always Work According to the USGS Water Science School, the Earth's...

How to Avoid 10 Common Lawn and Garden Problems

No matter how well you care for your lawn, some pests and problems are bound to appear, but you can be prepared for these top 10 common lawn and garden problems and take steps right away to minimize any unwanted difficulties. Dandelions One of the most aggravating lawn weeds, dandelions are found...

May Garden Tips

Late spring is ideal for gardening, and while May can be warmer or cooler depending on where you live and what your general climate is like, these May garden tips can help you keep your flowerbeds, lawn, vegetable garden, and containers in peak condition for fabulous foliage, perfect plants, and...

Plant a Victory Garden

Victory gardens have often been popular in times of adversity, whether it is wartime, economic depressions, or other strenuous periods. Most common during World War I and World War II, these at-home plots have served many purposes, and they can be just as helpful now. What Is a Victory Garden...

Spring Garden Guide

Spring is a favorite season for many gardeners, and performing the proper tasks from late winter through late spring can help you enjoy a productive, bountiful growing season. In late winter… When a few warm days arrive late in winter, it's time to start thinking about spring gardening. As snow...

Lawn Projects for Spring

Spring can be a stressful season for any lawn, but there are simple projects you can do to prepare and protect your turf to withstand the rigors of spring. Which projects are best for your lawn will vary, but each one will help you nurture a lush, strong, healthy lawn. The Stress on Spring...

Tips On How to Grow Your Favorite Vegetables

The sun is shining is and the weather is only getting warmer. As summer begins to heat up it’s time to start thinking healthy by eating green and growing your favorite vegetables. Let’s put the phrase ‘farm to table’ to good use by creating a vegetable garden in your own backyard. Now I know my...

Adding New Chicks to Your Flock

Whether you need to replace aging hens, want to increase the diversity of your poultry or just need a few more chickens to meet your needs or increase your profits, you must take great care when adding new chicks to your flock. Fortunately, if you understand the needs of new chicks and the...

Switching Horse Feeds Safely

Your horse’s dietary needs will change throughout its life, but it can be tricky to switch horse feeds safely without stressing the animal or causing digestive upsets or nutritional imbalances. With the proper steps to change diets, however, you can minimize any problems and keep your horse well...

Importance Of Pre Emergent Treatment and Fertilizer

Similar to many of life’s activities, the health and longevity of your lawn is highly dependent on planning ahead. The use of pre-emergent lawn treatments, including fertilizers and herbicides, is crucial in maintaining a gorgeous green lawn throughout spring and summer. Timing, above all else is...

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​Free Range Chicken Care

Goat Care 101

Tips On Raising Poultry

Wild Bird Diets in Winter

Storing Birdseed

Learning About Different Bird Seeds

Winter Walking Tips With Your Dog

Winterize Your Chicken Coop

Winter Nutrition for Whitetails

Caring For Your Lawn In The Fall

Fall Cleanup: What to Do When Autumn Leaves Start to Fall

Ways Gardening Improves Your Well-Being

Three Helpful Tips for Birdhouse Placement

Avoid Grub Invasion

July Garden Tips

The Importance of a Water Source for Birds

How to Avoid 10 Common Lawn and Garden Problems

May Garden Tips

Plant a Victory Garden

Spring Garden Guide

Lawn Projects for Spring

Tips On How to Grow Your Favorite Vegetables

Adding New Chicks to Your Flock

Switching Horse Feeds Safely

Importance Of Pre Emergent Treatment and Fertilizer

Social Media Links

Free Range Chicken Care