How to Prevent Parasites in Your Flock

Is there a certain type of plant that attracts mites/lice. Which plants should I steer away from growing to deter inviting them to the coop? –D&R Poultry Fortunately for us garden-loving chicken keepers, plant parasites and chicken parasites are two completely different beasts. Plants attract the organisms that feed on the plants, while scaly leg […]

Seafood Rice

If I had used more tomato, achiote and cilantro, this would have been arroz marinero. If I had used bacon or tasso instead of olive oil, it would have been Creole rice. If I had added saffron and chicken or sausage, the dish would have veered closer to paella. As it was, I had some very good […]

Judith HausmanNovember 19, 2014
Get To Know Your Greens: The Chard Edition

Swiss chard isn’t only a delicious green to add to your dinner plate—it’s also a beautiful plant to liven up the urban landscape.

Kevin FogleNovember 17, 2014
2 Warm Meals Chickens Love

As temperatures cool down, consider these two warm meals that are easy to prepare and will give your chickens a treat.


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