It has been a pretty long week. Hubby is working some long hours (they are short staff right now) so he is getting home around 6:30 each night (leaves about 6:00 each morning). Since he has Tues/Wed weekends he hardly gets to see our oldest right now. It is almost summer though so that should […] Read More

This was a long week! When our HOA cracked down on backyard chickens we decided we needed to build our homestead from scratch. It is going to be fun and nerve-racking at the same time! We will be helping our neighbors fight to allow backyard chickens in the HOA so you will be seeing some […] Read More

This weeks reader question is how can I get rid of darkling beetles from my chicken coop. The short answer is that you can use Diatomaceous Earth to make a barrier around the coop and/or nest boxes (please use care when spreading DE). Diatomaceous Earth is safe for the chickens and runs $12 for a […] Read More

This weeks reader question is can mealworm frass be used as fertilizer? The short answer is mealworm frass fertilizer is great for your garden. Mealworm Frass Fertilizer Explanation Mealworm frass is the leftover material after you clean your setup. It is mostly mealworm poop, although it might also have some bedding, food, and eggs included […] Read More

Mealworms are a nutritions addition to your chicken’s diet. According to Grubco, mealworms have 13% fat and 20% protein. Raising your own mealworms is a cost-effective way to provide healthy treats for your chickens. You can raise just enough for your birds or you can raise extra mealworms and either sell them or use them […] Read More