Archive for August 2021
The Lifespan Of Bee Colonies: Can Your Bees Die Out?
Raising honey bees is a profitable and delicious hobby, but how long will your beehive last? Will the bees eventually leave or die out? Will you need to catch more swarms and start over? Bee colonies have the ability to continually reproduce. In the right climate, your bees may never leave. Even if the original…
Read MoreBuilding A Chicken Run: The Best, Cheapest Way To Build
There are a dozen ways to build a chicken run, but what’s the cheapest, most effective way? I have reviewed several different ways to build a chicken run and have determined which way gives you the most bang for your buck. The cost of buying a chicken run averages about $400 for a fairly small…
Read MoreWhat To Do With Spent Hens: How To Repurpose Them
Your laying hens are getting older and have slowed down on egg production. What are you supposed to do with them now? In this post, we’ll walk through 6 ways you can repurpose your spent laying hens. 1. Use Spent Hens Around the Farm The average lifespan of a chicken is approximately 7-10 years. Hens…
Read MoreThree Easy Ways To Water A Garden Without A Hose
There are several reasons you may want to water your garden without using a hose. You may not have access to an outdoor water hook-up, or maybe you’re dismayed at how much water gets wasted when you water from a hose. You could also be wondering how to make your garden more self reliant by…
Read MoreDo All Gardens Need A Fence?
Fences are most often put up to keep animals out. Some gardens have fences and others don’t. How do you know if you’re garden needs a fence? What is the most effective fence? Will putting up a fence affect my garden in other ways? I have a backyard vegetable garden, two greenhouses, and a flower…
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