If you’re looking for a good choice for backyard duck breeds, make sure you take a look at this look and consider why you want to raise ducks on your homestead! When it comes to raising ducks in the backyard, choosing the right breed is crucial. Different breeds have different needs, temperaments, and egg-laying abilities….
Did you know there are things you should never compost? Composting reduces trash output and provides an excellent soil amendment for gardens. Compost adds nutrients back into your soil, but not everything belongs there. In fact, understanding what not to put in a compost ensures that the end product is safe for your garden use….
Do you have plenty of tomato flowers but no fruit? Here are some reasons that may happen and what to do to fix the problem. Every gardener looks forward to picking red tomatoes off the vine, but if you notice a lack of fruit set, you aren’t alone. Sometimes, you’ll find tomatoes flowering but no…
If you’re waiting for red tomatoes, but it’s not happening, you have to figure out why your tomatoes aren’t ripening. Tomatoes are my arch-nemesis. I work hard each year to plant enough tomato plants to provide the right amount of tomatoes I need for canning. Without fail, something goes wrong, and I’m stuck trying to…
Do you have a surplus of quail eggs? You need to know how long do quail eggs last? Quail eggs are a popular delicacy in many parts of the world, and raising coturnix quail has been a great decision for our homestead. They are small, flavorful, and packed with nutrients. However, some people may be…
Are your chickens pecking holes in eggs before you can collect them? There is always an underlying problem. Did you find holes in your freshly collected eggs? Are you wondering – why do chickens peck holes in their eggs? Believe it or not, it is a common problem that all chicken owners experience from time…
Canning green beans at home is easier than you imagine, but make sure you have a pressure canner! We are in the middle of prime green bean season, where our plants are overflowing. Canning green beans allows you to put them up for casseroles and easy side dishes later in the year. First, you have…
Spring and summer time means more daylight hours, and that means more eggs. If you have an overabundance to handle, water-glassing eggs is the perfect solution for the fall and winter months. Do you have a surplus of eggs? One issue chicken owners run into is unequal egg production. In the spring and summer months,…
Keeping your chickens cool in the summer is more important than winter care. Everyone is always so worried about their chickens handling the cold temperatures of winter, but the real concern is keeping chickens cool in the summer. Even though they’re farm animals, chickens are still vulnerable to heat stroke and other problems brought on…
Did you hear that using Epsom salt for tomatoes is THE thing to do if you want an amazing harvest? Well, it might not be totally true. Gardening is one of those hobbies full of “expert” advice from everyone, but the advice never aligns. Some will tell you Epsom salt for tomatoes is the world’s…
