If you’ve recently acquired some chickens for your homestead or backyard, no doubt you are anxious to start making those omelettes! But, the time it takes to get to the egg laying stage can vary depending on what kind of chickens you’ve got. So, when do Easter eggers start laying eggs? Q: “When do Easter …
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If you’ve got a bit of extra land on your homestead that you’ve been trying to utilize, a Christmas tree farm can be a great way to make extra cash. It’s not very high-maintenance, and with a little planning, you can create a side-business which will create a good income year after year. But how …
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If your yard is not very big, or if you’re trying to work with a smaller garden bed, it can be tough to find the right plants. Many grow too large, but these little evergreens are just right! Here are 5 evergreens in the 5 to 6 foot size which will be great for smaller …
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Finding good plants for your house’s front flower beds can be a challenge. Many shrubs grow too large and wild or simply require too much maintenance. If you don’t want to spend every weekend trimming and pruning rather than relaxing, consider some of these fantastic, low growing shrubs for your flower beds. Firefly Heather This …
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The Rhode Island Red, like most chicken breeds, will start laying at 18 to weeks of age. This classic American breed came about in the late 19th century, and is an excellent dual-purpose breed, providing both meat and eggs. You can expect to harvest between 200 to 300 brown eggs per year from one, making …
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Duck eggs taste like chicken eggs – but better!! There’s definitely a reason that the demand for duck eggs is so high and it’s because once people taste them they keep coming back for more. In addition to being about 50% larger than your typical chicken egg, duck eggs also have a lot more flavor. …
The barred rock is a beautiful, heritage chicken breed that are not only excellent and reliable layers, but also a timeless classic in American history since the 1800’s. Barred rocks start laying at around 20 weeks of age and will produce 200 or so eggs per year. They are a hardy dual-purpose breed which produces …
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Everybody wants to be close to the best amenities, but nobody wants peeping eyes seeing in their windows! If you’ve been looking for privacy from the neighbors via gardening, this article is for you. These evergreen trees are our fastest growing picks for every zone. Eastern White Pine ( Zones 3-7) This hardy tree features …
The Pekin duck is one of the most popular duck breeds in the United States. In addition to being excellent layers (200 eggs per year), they also are quite tasty and reach an excellent eating size of 7- 13 pounds. You can expect your Pekin ducks to start laying at 5 months of age. But, …
More and more people are shifting their habits to reduce their carbon footprints. They’re buying electric vehicles and governments are scrambling to be more green. That’s good news for solar farms, which stand to not only make the world a better place but also profit from these changes. But how much money does a solar …
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