March - 2021

How To Dye Eggs Naturally With Everyday Ingredients

When I compiled a list of natural Easter egg dyes to try with my kids years ago, hibiscus was said to make a beautiful pink. However, when I actually tested it, the egg turned dark green. Oops. Some of the other suggestions didn’t work at all, and some were just meh. (I’m looking at you lemon peels.) That’s why after experimenting with everything from carrots to raspberries and grape juice, I’ve compiled a list of ingredients that consistently yield beautiful, vibrant colors.

Organic Mini Pig Feed

Pet pigs began trending as pets in the early 90’s and, as time progressed, other small domestic pig breeds have come on the scene. Modesto Milling has responded to the increased demand for high-quality nutritional feed for pet pigs by creating the Organic Mini Pig Pellet (#643). Modesto Milling has worked to produce a mini pig feed that meets the nutritional requirements of these special pets while eliminating GMO’s, pesticides, herbicides, and other impurities. Modesto Milli

Moisturize, Hydrate, and Feed Your Skin Naturally with Tallow Balm

For thousands of years, soaps and salves were made from grass-fed tallow (rendered animal fat). Tallow even made the precious commodities of soaps and candles for our homesteading forefathers. At the time, all tallow was grass fed because GMO feed, antibiotics, and synthetic hormones simply didn't exist. It wasn't until the beginning of the 20th century that tallow was becoming replaced with hydrogenated vegetable oils due to the rising vegetarian movement, and tallow lost m

Use Chick Starter Feed for Growing Healthy Chicks

The top concern for new chick owners is choosing a chick starter feed. With so many choices on the market now, there is a lot of information regarding feeding chicks. It’s natural to want to feed the very best choice for your fluffy newcomers. Every backyard chicken keeper searches for the healthiest chick food available. Many of us also want to feed an organic, whole grain, non-gmo feed, but wonder if it’s available locally and is it necessary? Chick Starter Feeds are Not Cr

Homesteading and Chicks

As the days are getting longer and the colder months are almost behind us, we can look forward to our favorite time of year, chick season. Whether you are checking online to see what breeds to add to your flock or getting prepared for your first set of chicks, it is beginning to feel like spring and baby chicks are right around the corner. If you are new to raising chicks, here are some tips to keep in mind: Provide young chicks a draft free brooder for warmth and protection

Make Good Choices For Your Chicks: Start With The Label

You’ve set up your brooder, selected your favorite variety of chicks (ducklings, or poults), and now you’re wondering with so many options in feed, which one is the best for their longterm health and well-being. From the start… Like big boxes of cereal, there are many recognizable brands. But the first thing you’ll probably notice is how different the feeds look, smell, and ultimately – taste. Then, if you’re like most new chick owners you’ll be looking at those certification