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Here we'll share tips, tricks & tutorials on chicken-keeping, bee-keeping, sourdough making & more.

The Ultimate Setup Guide for Raising Happy, Healthy Baby Chicks
Baby Chicks

The Ultimate Setup Guide for Raising Happy, Healthy Baby Chicks

Raising baby chicks into thriving, healthy adult chickens is a rewarding journey that begins with the right setup. Whether you're embarking on this adventure for the first time or looking to improv...

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What Kind of Chicken Feed Do Your Chickens Need? Your Guide to Feed Selections for a Happy & Healthy Flock
Chicken Feed

What Kind of Chicken Feed Do Your Chickens Need? Your Guide to Feed Selections for a Happy & Healthy Flock

Raising chickens requires a deep understanding of their dietary needs. These needs vary significantly throughout their life stages and depend on the composition of the flock. In this comprehensive ...

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Bee Jeweled Coop Essentials: Selecting the Best Hardware and Accessories for Your Coop
Chicken Coop

Bee Jeweled Coop Essentials: Selecting the Best Hardware and Accessories for Your Coop

Security, Comfort, and Style for Your Coop We're committed to offering functional and esthetically pleasing homes for your feathered friends -- Every detail matters! In this blog, I'm sharing the e...

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Our Journey of Building a Charming & Secure Chicken Coop
Chicken Coop

Our Journey of Building a Charming & Secure Chicken Coop

Five years ago, our journey began with a few baby chicks and an out-of-the-box chicken coop. We were thrilled to start our own flock and take a step towards self-sustainability. Unfortunately, the ...

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How To Add Lighting To Your Chicken Coop Without Electricity
Chicken Coop

How To Add Lighting To Your Chicken Coop Without Electricity

One thing I knew I wanted in my chicken coop was extra lighting. But with no running power, and the idea of wiring solar panels seeming too expensive and time-consuming, I had to think outside of t...

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Chicken Coop Roosting Bars & Bedding Shelf
Chicken Coop

Chicken Coop Roosting Bars & Bedding Shelf

After completing the construction of our chicken coop, I stumbled upon a brilliant concept for a roosting shelf on Instagram. Essentially, it's a raised box positioned just beneath the roosts and f...

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Bee-Keeping

How to Render Wax From Honeycomb

How to Render Wax From Honeycomb

Beeswax is a versatile and natural material that has been used for various purposes for centuries, from candles and cosmetics to food and art. If you have access to a beehive, you can easily render...

Sourdough & Recipes

A Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting a Perfect Sourdough Starter

Embarking on a journey to make your own sourdough bread is a rewarding endeavor that starts with creating a healthy, robust sourdough starter. Using just a few simple ingredients and a bit of patie...

How to Make Sourdough Bread: A Step-by-Step Guide

Sourdough bread is a beloved classic, known for its tangy flavor and chewy texture. Making sourdough at home can be a gratifying process, and with a little patience, you'll be rewarded with two del...