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How to Control Invasive Plants on the Homestead
February 5, 2025 · · Growing

Defend your farm against invasive species, and learn how to control invasive plants. Read how to stop invasive species and find ways to control invasive species. Read More

Worst U.S. Invasive Species: Invasive Plants List
February 5, 2025 · · Growing

How do we define invasive species? Learn about various U.S. invasive species and read our regional invasive plants list. Read More

Preventing Meningeal Worm with Poultry
January 27, 2025 · · Health,Members Only,Ownership

Add to Favorites Meningeal worm (Paralaphostrongylus tenuis), also known as brainworm or deer worm, is spread between white-tailed deer and domestic goats, sheep, and other livestock and causes severe neurological … Read More

Getting Started Hatching Eggs in an Incubator
February 7, 2024 · · Eggs & Meat

Add to your flock by hatching eggs in an incubator from a quality egg seller and experience the joy of welcoming new life. Read More

How to Order Baby Chicks in the Mail
January 24, 2022 · · Chickens 101

Learn how to order baby chicks in the mail by finding a reputable chick hatchery with good customer reviews. Read More

Six Winter Keeping Tips for Backyard Chickens
November 18, 2020 · · Coops

Many people ask: Do chickens need heat in winter? The answer is backyard chickens are far more cold-hardy than you may imagine. Read More

What is Lemon Curd?
January 28, 2025 · · Recipes

What is lemon curd? Lemon curd makes a tangy, sweet, and smooth concoction to use in toppings and fillings in almost anything you can dream of. Read More

How Much Do Beekeepers Make?
January 23, 2025 · · Honey & Beeswax

How much do beekeepers make per hive? With as few as two successful hives, you can recover expenses to get into the hobby and pocket a little extra cash. Read More