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Episode 6: Backyard Chickens

Posted on October 16, 2010 by admin

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I don’t claim to be an expert on raising chickens, but here’s the knowledge gained on the subject thus far from experience and research: Caveat: everyone’s approach is going to be different. Purist approach versus doing what’s within your … Continue reading →

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Episode 3: Overcoming Analysis Paralysis

Posted on September 25, 2010 by admin

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Measure twice, cut once…  with homesteading, this adage, taken too far, can leave you drowning in a sea of contradictory advice. Many times I measure 3 or four times and still seem to cut twice or more. But that’s … Continue reading →

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Backyard Chickens: Hanging a Waterer and Rainproofing a Feeder

Posted on September 11, 2010 by admin

Keeping backyard chickens is pretty easy. You basically have to give them a place to scratch and forage, feed, and water them. Using a chicken tractor or ark means little cleanup, other than changing the straw and removing stray poop … Continue reading →

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Episode 1: Bad Eggs and Control of Your Food Supply

Posted on September 2, 2010 by admin

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As Rahm Emanuel once said, never let a good crisis go to waste. The recent outbreak of salmonella eggs has given new steam to the Food Safety Bill. Folks, this is a bad thing. Every time the government ratchets … Continue reading →

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Building a Chicken Tractor Coop

Posted on July 30, 2010 by admin

This is a short blog about my experience building a chicken tractor. It is loosely based on the free plans from this Mother Earth News article. I won’t reiterate the details of the frame etc., because it has been covered … Continue reading →

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