If you have a chicken business, you will be aware of the need to butcher your chickens. This is either because you need to sell them to make money, or you need to make space in your flock for other birds. Often in chicken farming, the hens are the one that you want, and cockerels … Read more
If you have a large flock of ducks, or you don’t eat many eggs, or you are looking to sell your eggs, you are going to need some egg cartons. You can, of course, just use old egg cartons that you buy your eggs in – but a much better idea is to browse through … Read more
Storing asparagus can be tricky, especially if you do not wish to freeze it, or don’t have enough room in the freezer for your bumper crop. If you are looking for asparagus storing and preserving techniques, why not have a look into how to can asparagus to store it? How Can I Can Asparagus? This … Read more
Asparagus is a delicious vegetable, and one that is packed full of health benefits as well as being tasty and versatile. If you are new to eating this wonderful crop then congratulations – you are in for a world of fun! If you want to know what parts of asparagus do you eat, then read … Read more
Are you a frustrated gardener with not enough outdoor space to plant your favorite crops? Well fear not – we are here to tell you how to grow asparagus in a container! This popular and delicious vegetable actually grows well in pots and containers, so you can grow it no matter if you only have … Read more
Asparagus is one of those crops that we aspire to grow, and to grow really well. But it can be a tricky plant to grow to its full potential! This being said, once you have got your bed established it actually requires very little maintenance. So, now you need to know how to harvest asparagus. … Read more
Like all plants and vegetable crops, asparagus needs to be trimmed back once in a while, to give it the best chance of producing you some fine crops. If you are new at growing asparagus then you may not know how to cut back asparagus for the best results – we are here to tell … Read more
Chances are, your new farm or ranch will already have its own name. But if not, have a look through our lists of great farm names below to find the new name for your new forever home! Funny Farm Names Troubled Ferret Acres – This is a humorous farm name, bound to put a smile … Read more
Ostriches breed during the time of year when days are longest and temperatures are higher. The breeding season is typically about 40 days during the time when days are 12 hours long or more. Generally speaking, the mating season begins in May and ends in very early September. Typically, July is the peak of the … Read more
Ostriches are not only the largest birds in Africa, they are also the largest birds in the world. An adult ostrich can weigh as much as 350 pounds and can stand 9 feet tall. Ostriches belong to the bird family known as ratite. Other members of this family include these flightless birds: Cassowary Rhea Kiwi … Read more
Emus and ostriches are large, flightless birds. The ostrich is the largest bird on earth, and the emu is the second largest. Both have become popular non-traditional farm animals of late, and both yield a fairly high return on investment because both types of bird are useful for producing a number of different products. Emu … Read more
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