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Tips For Keeping Stock Tanks Clean
Keeping stock tanks clean is essential for the health and well-being of the animals that depend on them. Here are some tips to help you maintain clean stock tanks: Regular Cleaning: Establish a cleaning schedule and stick to it. Clean the stock tanks at least once a...
Everything You Should Know About Animal Probiotics
Everything You Should Know About Animal Probiotics The digestive system plays a crucial role in the overall health and vitality of your farm animals. It not only facilitates food digestion and waste elimination but also synthesizes and supplies vital nutrients for...
Methods For Helping Chickens Stay Cool During The Heat
Methods For Helping Chickens Stay Cool During The Heat The summer heat can take a toll on chickens, leading to heat stress and potentially fatal health conditions. To ensure that your chickens remain healthy and productive during the heat, it's crucial to take steps...
How to Start Composting
Starting a compost pile is a great way to turn your food and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil for your garden or plants. Here are some steps to help you get started: Choose a location: Pick a spot in your yard that is convenient for you and has good drainage. Make...
What to Know Before You Start Raising Chickens
Raising chickens can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience, but it also requires commitment and preparation. Here are 10 things to consider when you are thinking about raising chickens: Local regulations: You need to check with your local government to make sure...
How to Keep Your Septic System Running Smoothly
How to Keep Your Septic System Running Smoothly If your home or farm relies on a septic system for wastewater removal, it's important to keep maintenance in mind. Normally, a septic tank can easily last for 20-30 years without needing major repairs or replacement -...
Here’s Why You Should Use Compost Fertilizer
Compost fertilizer, when added to soil and compost, can reduce the need for irrigation as it has excellent water retention properties. Composting offers a wide range of environmental, economic, and social benefits on both large and small scales. Dr. Connie’s Natural...
Trimming Hedges – Dos & Don’ts
The first house we bought came with hedges. I am not an outdoorsy person, and my husband isn’t a landscaping person, so the hedges were a bane to our existence. I finally put my big girl pants on, along with long gloves because I am allergic to everything green, and...
A Tree can be a Friend
Many of my childhood memories involve trees. My best friend loved to climb, and, though I was no fan of heights, I would follow her up – at least a little ways. We climbed the tree in my back yard, one near our elementary school, and our favorite in the middle of our...
3 Features of the Perfect Chicken Coop
If you are ready to start your own backyard chicken flock, you know your chickens need somewhere comfortable to live so they don’t “fly the coop.” So what should you consider when buying or building your chicken coop? Here are the top three things you should consider...
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