Humble Hills Homestead
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The Egg Shortage: How It Affects Homesteaders and What We Can Do About It
The recent egg shortage sweeping across the United States has been making headlines—and for good reason. From skyrocketing prices at the grocery store to empty shelves in some places, many people are feeling the impact of this shortage. For homesteaders like myself, the egg… Continue Reading “The Egg Shortage: How It Affects Homesteaders and What We Can Do About It”
Farm Fresh Eggs: Are they profitable?
Can you earn a profit from selling eggs? In this article, discover the true cost of keeping backyard chickens for eggs.
Using Coffee Grounds as Chicken Coop Bedding
A discussion about why I love using coffee grounds as chicken coop litter and how I’ve started obtaining and processing my own coffee grounds for free.
A Protein, Fat, and Cost Calculator for Homemade Chicken Feed
Click HERE to view the calculator. Please read the instructions tab on the spreadsheet to learn how to download a copy for personal use. I will not respond to requests to edit the document. This year I have decided to grow a few items… Continue Reading “A Protein, Fat, and Cost Calculator for Homemade Chicken Feed”
How to Store Fresh Farm Eggs
I sell the occasional carton of eggs, and a frequent question I receive regarding my eggs is about refrigeration. Should you refrigerate farm eggs? I’m going to address that for you today. Here’s the Short Answer: This post will go into some detail, with… Continue Reading “How to Store Fresh Farm Eggs”
Chickens: Why deep-litter composting doesn’t work (for me) and benefits of using a dropping board
When I first obtained chickens, I had four: three hens and a rooster. I eagerly scoured the internet and library reference books in an effort to learn everything I could about chickens. I want the very best for my birds! In terms of coop… Continue Reading “Chickens: Why deep-litter composting doesn’t work (for me) and benefits of using a dropping board”
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