Q and A: digging hen and saving strawberry plants for next year
Digging hen
I have let a broody hen hatch her eggs. I have her and her 5 chicks in a separate coop away from the main flock. All 6 seem to be fine but Momma...
Q and A: strange eggshells and converting pasture to garden
Strange eggshells
I have one hen that lays really large eggs but the shells feel very thin. The eggs feel light especially for their size. The shell is rough and it often has granules on...
It’s springtime crazy around here!
After waiting so long for nice weather, we're making very good use of it! We disbudded all five of our goat kids. That's one of our least favorite homestead jobs but we feel it's...
Q and A: local co-ops in Minnesota and use for small dropped apples
Local co-ops in Minnesota
We are new to the Iron Range. Also new to self reliance. My question is are there any good locally owned co-ops where we can get started on the range? Any...
Q and A: uses for citrus peels, meals in a jar, and immature Hopi...
Uses for citrus peels
Is there any use for citrus peels such as oranges, grapefruit, or lemons? That is other than zest. I have a large family so often have large amounts at a given...