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Bioactive enclosure

Kai: Bioactive enclosures have become very popular in the pet fish and reptile world. What people might not know is that the idea follows the same rules as does permaculture, vice-versa.
Many have already figured out the system for “Bioactive” chicken coops, a system where instead of having to rake out and disinfect the floors of the coop, you simply provide another layer of living bedding, and previous waste composts naturally, without smells, pests, or bad bacterial overgrowth.
Bioactive and permaculture is one the same.

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Baby Quail Hatch Update

Kai: The baby quail are 2 weeks old now. Out of the 8 that hatched, 7 have survived to this point and are looking good. One that still remains has a bit of a longer story though, as when he or she hatched, they were born with splay-leg. This condition can be fixed if caught immediately, and so luckily l recognized it shortly after hatch day – but at the same time, I had absolutely no experience with it.

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This Animal is a Headache!

Kai: On our homesteading journey, we’ve acquired many animals. I love our chickens, pigeons, rabbits, and fish. Everything has its chore load, but they all get taken care of, and have their own values and place in the permaculture ecosystem. Aside that, many are beloved pets. However, there will always be that one thing that makes you crazy.

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