Have you ever wondered if having a chicken as a pet would be a good idea? Chickens are marvelous creatures that are unique and caring. Chickens are just as clever as human toddlers in the grand scheme of things. Chickens…
When buying new baby chicks the first couple of days can be super exciting. You get the chance to see these cute balls of fluff totter around, and just be the cutest things in the room. What you do not…
If someone were interested in raising healthy chicks from a hatchling or a young age, what should they do to raise the healthiest chickens and roosters that they can? Based on my and my family’s experience raising chickens and after…
Chicks are so much fun to raise. And it’s important to know that these cute fur balls have a specific diet. Just follow this complete nutrition guide to know exactly what to feed them. To receive good nutrition, chicks should…
Having baby chicks can be incredibly exciting. Our kids fell in love and really enjoyed holding them and just watching them peck around. However, there are a lot of situations that can be dangerous for chicks that you may not…
Having a healthy amount of food storage has tremendous benefits. Emergencies ranging from a temporary financial setback to a worldwide pandemic can make having your own food storage a real blessing. I know in 2020 we were glad we had…
In a lifetime, it’s likely that every one of us will be involved in some kind of emergency. Between natural disasters, political and economic turmoil, power outages, and even running out of gas on a toad trip, emergencies large and…
At my home, growing up, it seems like we always had chickens. Every year we added to the flock. So when I decided it was time to start my first flock on my own, I had to think about how…
Whether you are a cereal fanatic or you just want to know whether you can put the stuff in your long-term food storage, knowing how long cereal can last is essential. Is the expiration date accurate? How long will the…
Two of the most popular long-term food storage items are meals-ready-to-eat and freeze-dried foods. But what are the key differences between the two? While the MRE (meal-ready-to-eat) is a fully prepared meal designed to withstand rough conditions and be cooked…