A One Acre Farmhouse
Coturnix quail chicks are such fragile things! Their growth is so rapid, they need balanced feeds with the correct protein percent at each stage of life in order to reach a larger adult weight, come into lay on time, and lay larger eggs. Here is the exact percent protein feed needed for quail chicks during […]
Let me show you all the colorful eggs our chicken flock has been able to produce! None of these are dyed; they all come from the hen’s body in a rainbow of earthy hues. Some are even speckled! Here are all the natural chicken egg colors that backyard chickens can lay: Natural Chicken Egg Colors […]
If you are wanting to craft your own chicken scratch blends don’t want to waste money on ingredients chickens won’t eat, I have the perfect recipe for you! Bursting with natural seeds and whole grains, your flock won’t leave any of this treat behind! We’ll even share how to use it as an emergency chicken […]
Are you wanting to give your flock the best possible nutrition but you’re worried about crafting your own recipe from scratch? Don’t want to have to source expensive ingredients like fish meal? This quick, easy DIY homemade chicken feed blend is a great way to feed your flock more natural foods while ensuring they still […]
Do you want to avoid modern plastic in favor of more natural, healthier materials for your baby chicks? If you’re hoping to source brooder box supplies made of washable, long-lasting, non-toxic glass, let me share my finds as we hunt for an antique chicken waterer to fit on glass mason jars! The Antique chicken Waterer: […]
Are you eyeing a nearby empty plot of land drenched in luscious full sun exposure while envisioning the bushels of berries, tomatoes, and veggies it could produce? If you’re daydreaming of where and how to start a community garden, let me share the success story of a charming Ozark mountain town who has created a […]
Bursting with sweet bell pepper, sun ripened cherry tomatoes, rich kalamata olives, fresh feta cheese and a tang of balsamic dressing, this made-from-scratch pasta salad comes together quickly in less than 20 minutes and will leave guests raving! Fast, easy, whole food-based, and delicious! Here is the recipe for our fresh balsamic pasta salad: Fresh […]
Once upon a time I was you, searching online for any advice I could find to help me navigate moving from our cute but increasingly crowded suburban home to a charming house in the country. This was in 2018 and I found almost ZERO useful information from people who had already done it. Still, we […]
As feed prices sky rocket in price, chicken breeders and producers are having to make decisions that keep their large egg producing flocks profitable. But these dilemmas are not new to chicken keeping. In the nineteenth century, when growing enough grain to feed a flock meant the farmer and his horse team had to do […]
