Pasty butt is a common issue in baby chicks, but the good news is that it is fairly easy to treat if caught in time. …
How to Care for Baby Chicks
Inside: Everything you need to know about caring for baby chicks and how to get started raising baby chickens at home. Caring for baby chicks …
How Cold is Too Cold for Chickens?
If this is your first winter with chickens, you may be wondering: how cold is too cold for chickens to be outside? Should you insulate …
6 Ways to Prevent Frozen Pipes
Frozen pipes can lead to bursting, water leaks, and expensive damage to your home. These tips to prevent frozen pipes can help prepare your plumbing …
How to Keep a Well from Freezing
Inside: Learn how to keep a well from freezing and keep fresh water flowing all winter long. During the winter, we often worry about our …
How to Prepare a Septic System for Freezing Weather
Just like any of the plumbing in your house, a septic system should be “winterized” to keep it running all season long. With a few …
How to Choose the Right Dog Crate Size for Your Dog
Crate training can be a useful tool, when done properly. We’ve created this handy guide to dog crate sizes to help you make the best …
How to Can Pickles
A step-by-step guide to canning pickles in a water bath. An easy way to make dill pickles, sweet pickles, or pickled vegetables that last in …
How to Heal Wounds with Spider Webs
An old country remedy to stop bleeding with spider webs — it sounds crazy, but it works! Can You Stop Bleeding with Spider Webs? Before …
What Foods Can Chickens Eat?
Can you feed chickens human food or leftover table scraps? Keep reading for a guide to foods chickens can eat, what foods they can’t eat, …