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Chicken FAQ Page

We have lots of information in this section and there may be an answer to your question there. You can find that page Knowledge Base

Chicken Lay’s Small Egg (Fairy Egg)

Today was a Fairy Egg, there are lots of reasons for this and it’s not necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes it’s something that just happens…

Kootenay Fancy Coops

This Coop has been designed to ensure all the bases are covered for many of the things which deter people thinking backyard chickens are a…

Potato Guide

COMPLETE SUPPLY LIST CONTAINER GROWING  Our preference is to use fabric containers, plastic ones gets very hot in the sunshine. Fabric Containers require a bit…

Ancient Eastern Blend Microgreens

Beautiful mix of seeds that grow in 3 days. Contains Fenugreek, Lentils, Kamut, & Adzuki beans. Sprouting Directions: Soak: Day 1; Put 1/4 cup seed…

Bok Choy Microgreens

Chinese Cabbage –  a mild sprout from the cruciferous family that is easy to grow. Grow Bok Choy Sprouts! Soak: Put 1-2 Tbsp. seed in…

Alfalfa Microgreens

Alfalfa is an easy, fun sprout with a fresh flavor! Sprouting Directions Soak: Put 1-2 Tbsp. seed in a wide mouth jar with a sprouting…

Adzuki Bean Microgreens

A crisp and crunchy 4-day sprout. Beautiful red beans, can be used for short sprouts. Adzuki beans can also be soaked and cooked in soups…

Plants For & Not For Chickens

Seed for most of these good plants are available at the store. We are building a rack for around a dozen varieties of bulk seed…

Automatic Chicken Door Opener

A great opener because it runs on batteries and uses a winch type action. Sine other openers use linear actuators which may or may not…

Avian Flu 2022 Updates & Info

Last Updated 2022 04 19 Avian Flu is believed to be transmitted by ducks and was likely to have originated in Asia. Transmission of the…

Wheat Importance

Our supply of world wheat affects the lives of almost everyone on the planet. Wars are waged and political games are played around wheat. Maybe…

Fodder and Backyard Grains

Many things can be grown in small plots right in your backyard, it kind of depends on your backyard size. We are going with the…

Raising Baby Chicks

Where Did Your Chicks Come From For people with Roosters, you may find chicks in the coop. Or maybe you grabbed some eggs from the…

Small Plot Processing

Local Feeds It is not realistic to think most Hobby Farm and homesteaders can supply 100% of what they need to feed their animals from…

Talking to Diana

Diana asked us if we would like to take part in a project she is working on, she is talking to some local businesses and…

Pressure Canner Use

As intimidating as the thought of a pressure canner can be, it is just another tool in the kitchen which is safe as long as…
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