How To Boil Eggs So They Peel Easily WITHOUT An Ice Bath They say that if you want a job done efficiently, find someone lazy to do the job. Ladies and gentlemen, I have arrived. I can’t believe that…
Early Spring Crops | First Harvest Vegetables
We posted a video tour of our early spring crops garden, so click here to see the video on YouTube. And if you haven’t already, don’t forget to subscribe to our channel as well! What Are First Harvest Vegetables? Even…
What Age Do Black Copper Marans Start Laying?
When did our French Black Copper Marans start laying their dark brown eggs? We’re very excited to finally have an answer for you. Let’s break down the age-old question below. What Age Do Black Copper Marans Start Laying? Like any…
Untreated Pine Raised Garden Bed | Does It Work?
This is a blog post that goes in tandem with our YouTube video on building our winter garden beds. We choose to use an untreated pine raised garden bed system for both our winter and summer crops. Check out our…
6 Economic Benefits of Composting at Home
The economic benefits of composting have made us, once again, geeky-stoked about permaculture. Every time I tell my mom about another plan or project we’re adding to our micro homestead, she sighs and tell me the work is exhausting just…
Sour Crop Home Treatment | Step by Step Instructions
Below I outline the sour crop home treatment I used for 100% recovery in chickens. It is always best to consult your local veterinarian for the best cure. However, if a vet visit doesn’t fit within your budget, this sour…
Micro Homesteading for Suburban Beginners
What is Micro Homesteading? Ok, we should probably square up right off the bat with what micro homesteading is. To be clear, I don’t think there is any formal definition. The term itself is fairly recent. We like to think…
Easter Egger Egg Colors by Comparison
First Easter Egger Egg Colors The chickens laid their first egg! Cookie won the race, laying a mint green egg at almost egg-zactly (ha) 5 1/2 months of age. A few others followed suit soon after, so we officially have…
Suburban Chicken Rearing for Beginners
Suburban Chicken Rearing Neither my husband or I grew up with chickens. Our experience was basically limited to the occasional petting zoo. However, we are determined to start raising our own food, and suburban chicken rearing is our first step…