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Mealworm Farming: One Year Later

Mealworm Farming: One Year Later

Posted on January 20, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

It has been just over a year since we became mealworm farmers and I have had folks ask, “So how’s it going?” It is going

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Chicken, meal worms29 Comments on Mealworm Farming: One Year Later
Why DE is NOT the antichrist!

Why DE is NOT the antichrist!

Posted on January 6, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Diatomaceous earth is a naturally occurring substance. I have written about it before, but recently, it has been given a bad rap by some folks

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Chicken, Homestead21 Comments on Why DE is NOT the antichrist!
Chickens! Illustrated Chicken Breeds A to Z (Book Review and Giveaway)

Chickens! Illustrated Chicken Breeds A to Z (Book Review and Giveaway)

Posted on November 13, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

I was delighted recently to receive a copy of Chickens! Illustrated Chicken Breeds A to Z from the author, Sarah Rosedahl. As soon as I

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Book Review, Chicken, Children, Giveaway38 Comments on Chickens! Illustrated Chicken Breeds A to Z (Book Review and Giveaway)
When Raptors Come to Call

When Raptors Come to Call

Posted on October 15, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Heads up!!! No really, look up! Why? Well because it is fall raptor migration time and if you have chickens, well, you need to be aware.

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Chicken, Fall, Homestead20 Comments on When Raptors Come to Call
Be An Egg Snob

Be An Egg Snob

Posted on September 30, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

I am an egg snob. Don’t get me wrong, for years I ate store eggs. I didn’t know any better. To me an egg was an

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Chicken, Homestead30 Comments on Be An Egg Snob
Homemade Chicken Stock From Scratch

Homemade Chicken Stock From Scratch

Posted on August 26, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Chicken stock is used in many recipes, but where does it come from? Well, for most folks it comes in a can or a box

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Chicken, Homestead, Recipes40 Comments on Homemade Chicken Stock From Scratch
The Making of an Egg, Why Calcium is Important to Hens

The Making of an Egg, Why Calcium is Important to Hens

Posted on July 15, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

If you own chickens, you know there is nothing so wonderful or delicious as fresh eggs. Every day we go out and feed the hens

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Chicken, Homestead22 Comments on The Making of an Egg, Why Calcium is Important to Hens
Can I Sell My Backyard Eggs?

Can I Sell My Backyard Eggs?

Posted on May 29, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

This week’s question comes from Nola and she asked me: “I keep hens for eggs. I got them for fun and to have natural, healthy

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Chicken, Homestead37 Comments on Can I Sell My Backyard Eggs?
Do we eat our own?

Do we eat our own?

Posted on May 9, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

This weeks question to the Farm Girl (that’s me!!) comes to us from Rebecca. She want to know: Do you eat your chickens? If so

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Ask the Farm Girl, Chicken, Homestead41 Comments on Do we eat our own?
The Perfect “Hard Boiled” Egg

The Perfect “Hard Boiled” Egg

Posted on April 17, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

I am going to let you in on a big secret….. ready? The perfect hard boiled egg is NOT boiled!! Seriously! But how can that

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Chicken, Recipes38 Comments on The Perfect “Hard Boiled” Egg
So you want to raise some chickens?

So you want to raise some chickens?

Posted on March 11, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Chickens, there is something about having a few roaming your backyard. They are fun to look at, have distinct personalities, and provide amazingly yummy eggs.

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Chicken, Homestead31 Comments on So you want to raise some chickens?
Chick Fever! Eco Glow Brooder Giveaway!!!

Chick Fever! Eco Glow Brooder Giveaway!!!

Posted on March 3, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Many people are catching chick fever! Are you planning on bringing home baby chicks this spring? If so you should take a moment right now

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Baby animals, Chicken, Giveaway, Homestead16 Comments on Chick Fever! Eco Glow Brooder Giveaway!!!
How to make a blown egg……

How to make a blown egg……

Posted on December 18, 2013December 2, 2018 by Mindie

Last year I made the oldest country kid a blown egg ornament for Christmas. Not just any egg mind you…. But from the first egg

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Posted in DIYTagged Chicken, Christmas, Chritmas, craft, DIY, homemade gift ideas, xmas round up44 Comments on How to make a blown egg……
Predator Party… Bye Bye Mr. Hawk!!!

Predator Party… Bye Bye Mr. Hawk!!!

Posted on November 14, 2013January 3, 2018 by Mindie

So there I was… minding my own business…. going about my day when I heard the weirdest sound ever. I could tell it was coming

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Chicken10 Comments on Predator Party… Bye Bye Mr. Hawk!!!
Do Your Chicken Have Mites!?!?!

Do Your Chicken Have Mites!?!?!

Posted on October 21, 2013January 3, 2018 by Mindie

I can honestly say we have never had mites, thank goodness. Well then why am I writing a piece about mites? Well because there is a

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Chicken, Homestead13 Comments on Do Your Chicken Have Mites!?!?!
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