Black Soldier Flies: From waste to food
So a few years back I decided I wanted to have a earthworm farm. I’m not sure why I wanted them. But I wanted them. I think it was for vermi-compost and to start to be less wasteful with after … Continued
Guinea Hogs vs Kunekune Part 2
Piglets: Guinea piglets scream bloody murder when you pick them up. When I say bloody murder I mean the first thought in your head will be to put them down immediately so that ringing in your head will stop. Kunekune … Continued
Guinea Hogs vs Kunekune Part 1
American Guinea hogs vs Kunekune. After owning both for awhile now here is my breakdown between the 2. Temperament: Guinea hogs are friendly compared to your traditional commercial sized pig. However nothing beats the Kunekune when it comes to having … Continued
Guinea Hogs
Perhaps the original homestead hog, AGHs (American Guinea Hogs) are a small breed that will grow to about 200-300 pounds at maturity (2-3 years of age). Typically these hogs are butchered at 7-8 months of age and have a hanging … Continued
What is Permaculture?
What is permaculture? Most people do not have any idea about permaculture, if they do, they are quick to envision an off-the-grid enthusiast hooking solar panels to chicken coops. Actually, permaculture is the philosophy of working with, rather than against … Continued
Our Blue Copper Marans
Recently we purchased 20 blue copper maran hatchlings. They were actually a mix of quite a few different types of maran. From black copper marans, to blue and even some cuckoo marans, We even got a white one. Which i … Continued
Upcoming articles
Here are some of the articles we are working on. Using a pto auger on a tractor Keying a fence post instead of using cement Types of fencing for hogs and other livestock chirt vs green grass Amending my … Continued