Tag: Urban Homesteading
Silkie Chickens – A Great Addition to Any Flock
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When we first got chickens, we got two Silkie chickens and instantly fell in love. They were so friendly and let my then 3-year-old catch them, squeeze them, cuddle them, and love on them. Our black Silkie chicken is still alive and we continue to just love her so much…
Treating and Preventing Mites in Rabbits
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Pestavert from Small Pet Select Finding Out My Bunnies Had Mites I went out one day to check on our buns, feed and water them, and give them some love. When I petted my oldest bunny, I noticed the hair on the nape of his neck came off easily, and…
How I Keep my Hydrangeas from Wilting
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Long story short, I use Alum. You can find it in the baking aisle at your local grocery store. I’ll cut my hydrangeas in the morning before it’s too warm and bring them inside. I then recut them at an angle, dip them in water, then dip them in my…
Why Bunnies Make the Perfect Pet
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Growing up, I had bunnies; they were nothing like the ones we have now. Our Holland Lops are the best. They are calm and docile, love to be held, and come to the door of their enclosure for pets and love. You might be questioning whether you want or can…
Our Favorite Perennials for Zone 6
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We live in North Idaho but grew up as kids on the Western side of Washington. School and careers brought us over; we met and then never left. When it came time to fill our yard with plants, we wanted to do perennials because of the low maintenance they provide.…
Why Backyard Chickens are Beneficial
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I have always wanted chickens. I wanted chickens ever since I was little. We lived out at a country home when my family got chickens the only time. We went on vacation and when we came back, an animal had killed and eaten all our chickens. Wah Wah. Fast forward…
What is a Fairy Egg?
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So your chicken laid a fairy egg, aka fart egg, witch egg, or dwarf egg; these are just some of the names for these little eggs your hen left for you in the box. You are probably wondering what’s the matter with my chicken. Or what is this teeny tiny…
How to Treat Pasty Butt in Baby Chickens
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Pasty butt is a pretty common ailment in baby chickens. As a chicken owner, pasty butt is gross and you would probably rather not clean a chicken’s butt, but pasty butt can cause death if not cleaned. A pasty butt or poopy butt is simply just a build-up of poop…
Four Winter Clothing Essentials That Will Keep You Warm on Your Backyard Farm
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I HATE being cold but even more than being cold, I HATE doing backyard farm chores when it’s cold. One year, I had had it so I got clothes I could get dirty in but would keep me warm. Here’s the list of clothing necessities for winter I use. Berne…
Six Chicken Breeds that are Family Friendly
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Buff Orpington (HANDS DOWN): If you are just starting and thinking about getting chickens, I would have a full flock just of these gold beauties. I haven’t had one Buff that isn’t friendly. These birds are hardy and that’s important up here in North Idaho when the weather gets cold.…