FAQs and Glossary
You've got questions, we've got answers. The glossary defines common and less common terms used in farming.
Are Eggs From Hens on Pasture More Nutritious?
You know the eggs from your grass-eating, pastured hens taste better, but are they really better for you than supermarket eggs?
You know the eggs from your grass-eating, pastured hens taste better, but are they really better for you than supermarket eggs?
I live in a city. Can I keep chickens?
Do you live in the city, suburbs or an urban area? Wondering if you can keep chickens, or have a rooster?
Do you live in the city, suburbs or an urban area? Wondering if you can keep chickens, or have a rooster?
How much wood is in a cord?
Do you heat with wood? Want to be clear how much wood you're really buying when you buy "a cord" of wood? I have the answer.
Do you heat with wood? Want to be clear how much wood you're really buying when you buy "a cord" of wood? I have the answer.
Is it safe to order baby chicks at an online hatchery?
Are you wondering if your precious new baby chicks will survive shipping from an online hatchery? I will address common concerns about shipping baby chicks.
Are you wondering if your precious new baby chicks will survive shipping from an online hatchery? I will address common concerns about shipping baby chicks.
Do I need a rooster for eggs?
I'll give you the scoop on roosters and hens. The short answer: you don't need a rooster for your hens to lay eggs. But, there's more to it than that.
I'll give you the scoop on roosters and hens. The short answer: you don't need a rooster for your hens to lay eggs. But, there's more to it than that.
What is "homesteading"?
Confused when people use the term "homesteading"? Does it mean farming? Raising animals? Growing acres of corn? Find out.
Confused when people use the term "homesteading"? Does it mean farming? Raising animals? Growing acres of corn? Find out.