A quick internet search on the nature of chickens will show the consensus that chickens are, in fact, chicken. They are nervous little birds, running from everything they see and hear! Nervous birds can develop odd behavior and low egg production. Over the last...

It is springtime here in the chicken yard. The roosters are crowing, the hens are laying steadily again, and the weather is warm. It is time to incubate some of our Rhode Island Red eggs! We love our Rhode Island Reds. They are a breed well-suited for central...

Tomatoes eaten straight from the garden are one of summer’s simple pleasures. They are delicious, fresh, and versatile – especially when they are growing right in your garden! Starting tomato seeds and nurturing those seedlings into strong, healthy plants can be...

One of the reasons that I love homesteading so much is that every day has the potential for a new experience. This morning, I set out to get my plants ready for market. Instead, we ended up welcoming a new hive of honeybees into our apiary! While I was finishing up my...