Kai: Well, it’s been quite the experience hatching our very first chickens. The first batch is a little over a month old, and all four are healthy and robust… but, we think that they ALL turned out to be roosters! They haven’t crowed yet, but their tails are starting to look roostery. They will have to move on to a new home if this is true. 😭
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No more Coturnix Quail
Kai: So, despite hearing much raving about the ease and low cost of keeping coturnix quail, this has not exactly been the experience of ours.
Continue reading No more Coturnix QuailPill Bugs can be useful
Kai: Roly poly bugs, or pill bugs, as they are sometimes called, are not actually a bug. They are a “fresh water” crustacean that lives on land.
Continue reading Pill Bugs can be usefulKeepers of the Old Ways 2023
Last week, March 31st-April 1st, we were in Dothan Alabama for the 3rd annual @keepersoftheoldways an event about all things homesteading, survival, and pioneer life.
Continue reading Keepers of the Old Ways 2023Gotta Love Worms
Look what overwintered in the compost pile!
Continue reading Gotta Love WormsButton Quail Hatch
Kai: They hatched early!!!
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This cool weather plant is great food you can forage for yourself and animals!
Mystery duck, & Chicken feed
This domestic Muscovy duck landed on our roof the other day! We only saw her one time after this occasion. Either way, odd sighting as we are still in a fairly urban setting. She may belong to somebody. We’ll keep you posted!
Continue reading Mystery duck, & Chicken feedPet Animals on the Homestead
Kai: So how can “pet animals” benefit from permaculture and homesteading?
Continue reading Pet Animals on the HomesteadChickens vs quail
Kai: Which is for you? Although it’s best to do your own research and get multiple opinions on the subject, our personal experience boils down to what our original plan for these types of birds was, which after a year’s experience, we still find to be the same.
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