What Are The Best Treats For Your Poultry ~ Part 2
WHY GRUBS? Grubs are dried black soldier fly larvae, an environmentally friendly feed supplement or treat. Good for all stages, grubs from Scratch and Peck are grown in the Pacific Northwest, raised on traceable pre-consumer waste fruits, vegetables, and grains that might otherwise go to a landfill. Grubs from Scratch and Peck (Black Soldier Fly Hermetia illucens) are sustainably raised on clean food waste. Delicious and nutritious, grubs are 100% natural, contain up to 40% p
What Are The Best Treats For Your Poultry ~ Part 1
WHY MEALWORMS? Hens need a tremendous amount of protein to lay eggs and also to create new feathers during their molt. Mealworms are an excellent way to increase your animals' protein intake! Dried mealworms have a lot of benefits. Because they are an excellent source of protein, they help your chicks grow back their feathers faster and boost your flock’s immune system during molting season. Feeding dried mealworms to your chickens will enable them to produce eggs at their pe
Essential Soil Nutrients: What Plants Need
Feeding the soil nourishes all life up the food chain. From tiny microbes in the ground, to fungi, plants, herbivores, omnivores, and carnivores...all living things on earth benefit from healthy soil. Here, we will take a look specifically at the nutritional relationship between soil and plants, and learn what essential minerals plants need. Essential Minerals/Nutrients For Plants According to the National Institute of Health, plants require at least 14 minerals for their nut
The Many Uses for Food-Grade Diatomaceous Earth
So, the other day I was talking to a friend about homemade deodorant, and she wondered aloud if she really needed to buy “a whole bag of this diatomaceous earth stuff just to make deodorant.” And I was like, WAIT, YOU DON’T HAVE SOME ALREADY?? Clearly I have failed as a friend, because you guys, this stuff is awesome. It helps support detoxification, rid your pets and home of critters, keeps your garden healthy, and you can even use it in your beauty routine. What is food gra
Why Feed Chickens Certified Organic?
Innovative backyard chicken farmers are busy setting up brooders, researching breeds of chickens and prepping to bring home their new chicks. After studying feed options, new chicken farmers realize there are many choices available. Not only overwhelmed with conventional options, but also add in certified organic choices as well. With all these choices, trying to streamline what is best can be frustrating. Today more than ever, customers are concerned with ingredients and wha
