DIY Farming Resources and Guide
DIY Farming Resources and Guide
Raising chickens can prove to be quite an expensive expenditure considering the amount spent on feeding, building a DIY chicken coop and medicine. However, to cope with all these expenses, particularly in the feeding aspect, there are a couple of unconventional methods you can employ. One of these such methods is raising crickets to use as food for your chicken. …
Raising Crickets Guide – Snack food for your Chicken READ MORE
There are lots of DIY brooder box models you can use for your day-old chicks. Before ordering your chicks you need to prepare your brooder well if you don’t want to lose any of your chicks to chills and other hazards. It is possible to make your own inexpensive brooder which is a hundred percent safe for your chicks, durable, …
Duck Pond Ideas It is not like you need to have a large pond or a lake if you want to keep ducks in your backyard. Ducks will appreciate any size as long as it is available. Ducks spent about 10% of a day in the water and the rest on the backyard and bushes searching for slugs and bugs. …
Chicken is best known for eggs but is interesting to learn that they are more than just egg factories. There are many chicken breed for pets that you can choose for your backyard farm. watching chicken scratch around your yard can be fulfilling and de-stressing for many. Chicken can be tamed and trained to perform certain tricks that are entertaining …
If you have a fairly-sized backyard with some amount of space, you should consider raising small animals, most especially backyard chicken. Raising chickens ensures you have a fresh supply of eggs and meat at your beck and call. What’s more, there is a feeling of pride and accomplishment attached to watching your birds grow. However, there is a glut of …
Duck eggs are similar to the chicken’s just about 50% bigger than the average jumbo chicken egg. That means more contents inside and larger egg yolk as compared to the chicken egg. It has a higher nutrient concentration than the chicken’s egg. What’s unique about a duck’s egg? They are attractive and come in a variety of colors, Cayuga duck, …
Often overlooked is the important role bees play in our gardens and the planet in general. One of these very important insects is the mason bee. What are Mason Bees? Mason Bees are a species of bees in the genus Osmia, of the family Megachilidae. They are termed ‘Mason’ because of their tendency to use mud in the construction of …
Kiko Goats are an exceptional meat-producing breed of goats that are native to New Zealand. In Maori (a language spoken by indigenes of New Zealand), Kiko means flesh or meat. Origin of Kiko Goats In the late 1970s, ranch owners in New Zealand embarked on a project to create a goat breed that could grow quickly, produce a large number …
The Silkie is a breed of chicken popular for its unique appearance and beautiful feather arrangement. It is named ‘Silkie’ because of its fluffy plumage which feels like silk and satin when touched. Silkies are a peculiar breed due to the presence of unusual qualities. Apart from blue or black skin and bones, Silkies have five toes on each foot …
Silkie Chicken Guide: How to Rear It the Right Way READ MORE
Worm farming is a method by which worms are used to produce organic nutrients for the soil. These can come from food waste like eggshells, coffee grounds, fruits, tea bags, and vegetables, even including cardboards. Worm farming benefits the environment by making the soil healthy because of organic materials. In addition to that, it is a great snacks for all …