To raise chickens on your micro-farm, you must consider several factors, including housing, breeds, and purpose. However, one critical factor that is often overlooked is how long chickens live — it’s not as simple a question as you might think though. For instance, chickens can live up to 10 years under ideal conditions, provided you … Read more
If you’re raising chickens and looking to harvest their eggs, you might wonder how often they lay eggs and how many you can expect. Knowing this information is very important whether you’re looking to start a micro-farm from which you can make a living or just want enough eggs for the breakfast table. In this … Read more
Acquiring animals for your dream micro farm seems like an easy enough task. However, in practice, it can be pretty challenging. You have to figure out where exactly you should get them from, and you may also come across countless jargon. For instance, if it’s chickens you’re after, I’m willing to bet that you have … Read more
Vinegar is a solution of dilute acetic acid, which may contain various flavors, and organic compounds based on the source ingredients and the degree of processing. It is made from a dual fermentation process resulting in a mixture of 5 to 20% acetic acid by volume. It is highly valued for its numerous culinary, medicinal, … Read more
Do you want the simplest way to make tasty, homemade vinegar from just about any fruit? The “secret” is to carry out two distinct fermentation processes, allowing the first to complete before starting the second. This is the method I use to make an assortment of vinegar from various fruits, including Banana and Pineapple, with … Read more
Imagine an agricultural system that requires no chemical or costly external inputs yet produces various products from fruits, nuts, vegetables, and medicinal herbs. Sounds good? Welcome to Zero Budget Natural Farming. It can be a challenge to get information about Zero Budget Natural Farming if you are just starting out. However, don’t let that discourage … Read more
I was sifting some compost from a heap and noticed that most of the eggshells were still intact. The pile was there for over a year. So, I wondered, how long does it take for eggshells to decompose? I looked it up. Eggshells take between 5 to 10 years to decompose if finely crushed and … Read more
