Do you know the nutritional needs of chickens? Introduction: Chicken diets compose a combination of different food sources, including cereal grains, minerals, and vitamins. If mixed with fresh water, these factors will offer the right level of nutrients and energy for your bird’s overall health, reproduction, and growth. That’s why in this article, we are going to look …
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A collection of 10 incredible homemade bone broth recipes! Bone broth is incredibly healthy, easy and inexpensive to make at home. Bone broth is made by boiling healthy animal bones with vegetables, herbs and spices. Bone broth is a powerful healthy tonic that our grandmother’s made to keep the family well. This round up post …
Storm Prepping Checklist Have you ever wondered what a farmer or homesteader has to do to prepare for a snow storm? We aren’t standing in line at the grocery store to clear out the bread and milk. Most homesteaders live away from the city so we are stocked on food most of the time. …
This is a simple and delicious homemade alfredo sauce. You’ll find most of my recipes are simple with real ingredients…or as real as possible. My family likes chicken alfredo. When I first tried this, I was surprised at how easy it is to make without buying a jar of sauce from the local store. Homemade …
Give your flock this simple to make chicken treat ornament for the holidays. Ingredients: 1 c Solid Coconut Oil 1/4 c Raw sunflower seeds 1/4 c Flax seed 1/4 c Split peas Optional ingredients: kelp, wheat, lentils, and sesame seeds. Directions: Lay a greased cookie cutter on top of a double layer of foil. Bring …
Do your chickens live off-grid? I have a treat for you! Kathi from the Oak Hill Homestead is a guest blogger today. She is a self reliant homesteader. She desires to encourage your dreams of homesteading and simple living. Today, she’s going to tell you how her chickens live off-grid even in the winter. ________________________________________________________________ …
Are you a rice fan? If so, you will love this southwest chicken and rice recipe. I love cooking in one dish especially in cast iron. Cast iron adds a flavor like no other cookware can. Plus you can transfer this southwest chicken recipe from stove top to oven. Southwest Chicken & Rice Skillet Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive …
Award winning buffalo chicken chili recipe! This is a hearty soup different from your traditional chili. It makes a great pot lock or family gathering dish. This buffalo chicken chili recipe is super easy and super delicious. Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp butter 2 lb chicken breast 1 shredded carrot 1 chopped onion …
There’s no need to buy a coop when you can design your own DIY chicken coop. Most anyone with a backyard can have a few chickens. They are easy to raise, inexpensive to feed and will provide your family with fresh eggs. We started out buying a coop from the local farm supply store but …
Have you ever asked, “Is chicken manure good fertilizer?” Do you dread going to the store and paying for soil or fertilizer every year? If you’re like me, you don’t want to use just anything on the fruits/veggies you will be eating. So as I was reading the ingredients on the garden soil I realized …