A One Acre Farmhouse
If you have leftover lumber lying about, how about building a pen for Coturnix quail laying hens? Quail are allowed by HOA’s all over the US and are such sweet backyard egg layers that they are worth trying! ZERO local stores sell quail coops so they must be homemade. Take a peek at the detailed […]
Quail kept in cages can find themselves going hungry if commercial feed is not available. Weather events, ingredient shortages, and supply chain upsets can all lead to empty feed shelves. There’s no need for your covey to suffer, especially when your local grocery store still has the basic ingredients your covey needs to survive! Here […]
Fresh eggs from garden-fed hens are golden-yolked, buttery, and delicious. The greens and veggie scraps do their bodies good while insects and garden pests give them feather-and-egg-building protein. How do you give your hens access to fresh growing greens without letting them tear up your vegetable garden? One clever idea is to plant a chicken […]
Interest in natural quail keeping is on the rise. We want our coveys fed wholesome and nourishing real foods, similar to what wild quail would consume. Here’s a handy list of whole grains and natural seeds that your backyard quail can eat! This article contains Amazon affiliate links to the whole grains & seeds shown […]
This play dough recipe is my all-time favorite. Yes it requires cooking but it makes a compound so deliciously soft and pliable that it cannot help but invite play! The texture is reminiscent of sugar cookie dough but it’s never sticky and cleans up beautifully. Pieces don’t crumble from it, the ball always stays elastic […]
Easter Egger roosters are lovely guys who can help give you a colorful egg basket! Let me share my tips for selecting the absolute best boy plus some pics of various adult feather colors. And of course we can’t talk about Easter Egger roosters without showing some chick and egg color pics! The Wonderful Easter […]
Take a peek at numerous historical images that show several different types of homemade and hand-built coops for every type of climate. From roomy hen houses on sprawling farms to clever shanty town coops made entirely of repurposed items, here is a visual history of the Great Depression era chicken coops: Great Depression Chicken Coops […]
If you are wanting to get a beautiful new backyard covey or simply opt for more wholesome ways of raising your birds, natural Coturnix quail keeping is an exciting new trend! Airy aviaries, potted herbs, woodsy hides, and organic inputs make these nature-based practices increasingly enticing! Check out these easy-to-implement ideas: Natural Coturnix Quail Keeping […]
If Jack Frost is nipping at your hen’s toes and the egg laying has slowed down in the colder weather, I’ve got just the thing her body needs! Whether spoiling your flock with a holiday treat, or creating a festive gift for a chicken keeper, this diy blend is sure to please. Here’s our easy […]
