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Potting Shed Transformation to Farm Store

Several years ago, while I was in Canada with my eldest, Dave and the rest of the kids, built a potting shed for me. It was probably the hottest week of the summer here in GA but they were so … Continue reading

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The Incredible, Edible Egg!

Courtesy of John Ingraham Eggs themselves are remarkably resistant to germs like salmonella. The shell and proteins in the egg white normally do a good job of fending off pathogens. But eggs laid by a bird infected with salmonella will … Continue reading

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Banding the New Hens

The longer I homestead, the more I realize how important it is to be a good steward of the resources I have available to me.  Last year, I kept track of the amount of chicken feed I was purchasing and … Continue reading

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