Homesteading: How do you keep coyotes from eating your chickens?
I live in a city and I was talking to one of my rural friends complaining about trying to keep coyotes away from their chickens. But, wouldn't a fence do the trick? I didn't want to sound stupid because obviously it isn't as simple as that, but it is really that complicated? If anyone can tell me mo...
What should you do if your chicken is constantly trying to eat her own eggs?
Sometimes when I get to the coop to pick up the eggs for the day, one of my hens has already ruined the egg she layed! I'm very new to keeping chickens and didn't know that they might try to eat their own eggs. How can I keep this from happening? What causes it? Am I doing anything wrong?...
What type of plants grow in winter in Florida?
I want to plant some stuff in our garden, but with winter coming I'm not sure anything will grow. I'd hate to miss out on a whole season of stuff. Is there anything I can get to grow in the cold?...
If I am going to grow my own hay, what is the best mix for my horse's digestive health?
After years of purchasing square and round bales of hay for my horses, I am planning to convert a few acres of field space into hay for personal baling and potentially local sales. I have the necessary equipment but am struggling with exactly what to plant to create the best forage mix for working h...
What do I need to take into consideration when selling produce at a city-wide farmer's market?
For several years we have grown and sold produce from our homestead casually to neighbors and co-workers. As a family, we would like to branch out to have a booth at one or two local farmer's markets and increase our reach. What should we be taking into consideration before selling our produce to th...
