Hey there! Let me share with you an intriguing and somewhat adventurous tale about my beloved hen who turned me into a Proud Chicken Grandpa. (Yes, you read that right!) As a longtime poultry farmer, I've seen quite a few surprises, but this one caught me off guard. I have this determined hen who was so set on hatching eggs, she just couldn't let go. No usual strategies could … [Read more...] about Broody Chicken Hens
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Garden Tips for a Rainy Year
It's been a wet year on the homestead. Between seemingly endless rain, and humidity that often sees 90-percent, I can't remember the last time I actually had to go out and water the garden. While it's hard to complain about rain when we often see so little of it, there can always be too much of a good thing. So what can too much rain and moisture do to a garden? Read on to find … [Read more...] about Garden Tips for a Rainy Year
Staying Warm in the Woods
If there's one thing non-hunters have never understood about life afield, its that sitting stationary, waiting on deer is actually the hardest part about hunting, not the easiest. Humping a pack, making a shot and dressing a deer are all downright enjoyable in comparison. This hard part tends to get a whole lot harder if you're cold, wet and otherwise uncomfortable. As such, … [Read more...] about Staying Warm in the Woods
Six September Gardening Tips
As the days grow shorter and the temperatures get either downright pleasant, or just a little less unbearable depending on what part of the country you're in, you're likely wondering what steps you can take in your garden. Its an odd time of year, as the harvest of ripe produce lines coincides with the approach of dormancy for many plants. That doesn't mean there's nothing to … [Read more...] about Six September Gardening Tips
Exiling Deer from your Garden
Whether you want to keep the deer from eating all your garden vegetables and flowers or whether you’re interested in ways to help wildlife during a hot, dry summer, here are a few things you should know. Any limited availability of food and water can lead to a reduced number of newborn fawns and fewer fawns that survive their first year. Such harsh conditions can also reduce … [Read more...] about Exiling Deer from your Garden