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Corid Treatment for Chickens: Preventing and Managing Coccidiosis on the Homestead
Chickens keep life exciting—you never run out of things to do when caring for a flock. On our homestead, daily routines focus on chicken health through a balanced diet, clean water, and natural preventatives. Still, one of the most common health challenges… Continue reading
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Homesteading: Balancing the Barn and the Boardroom: Homesteading with a Full-Time Job
This morning, as I was feeding the chickens before getting ready for work, I couldn’t help but think that this isn’t what people talk about when discussing homesteading. No one ever discusses what it’s like to have a full time… Continue reading
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Homestead Winter Care: Preparing the Bee Hives for the Cold Months Ahead
Although it’s only September 2nd, the days have already begun growing colder. As I am doing my homestead chores in the 50 degree mornings, I am rather quickly reminded that I need to get serious about preparing for the cold… Continue reading
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Today’s Adventure: Experimenting with Open Feeding Honey Bees
Feeding honey bees might sound simple, but there’s a whole world of techniques to explore for boosting hive health. Today, I’m excited to share my adventure into open feeding bees, a method that offers a fresh twist on the traditional… Continue reading
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How to Start Beekeeing: A Guide for Newbies and Nature Lovers
This morning, I’m putting everything together to go out and check my honey bee hives. The wonderful thing about those duties is that it makes you slow down, and think things through completely. For me, checking the hives and feeding… Continue reading