hotpot and her unruly children were contained while i cleaned their brooder. she was not impressed.

(last bobtail cochin hatch of the season, so if you're looking for chicks now's the time! pick up in islip, ny.)

eating silkworm pupae is common in some parts of the world, and i'm revisiting the idea--rereading my first foray into eating silkworm pupae gave me a giggle. i was so freaked out at the time! #silkworm #homesteading #protein #pupae #insectcuisine #eatingbugs

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new post on growing and pickling myoga ginger here in long island! an easy perennial, they're prized for the flower buds that come up late summer. i also have them available for sale in the spring.

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if you ever wanted to raise chickens, here's a comprehensive guide! while i solely raise bantam cochins, this applies for all breeds of chickens. #chickens #backyardpoultry #backyardchickens #homesteading #urbanhomesteading

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if you were worried about how to protect your flock from avian influenza, here are some steps you can take:

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#backyardchickens #backyardpoultry #homesteading #avianinfluenza #birdflu

don't lowball her, she knows what she got. #backyardchickens #backyardpoultry #bantamcochin #homesteading

if food stability and self sustainability matters to you, and you were interested in raising quail for eggs or meat, here's a nice article on the how to's!

#homesteading #backyardpoultry #coturnixquail #backyardquail

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vinyl sheets are awesome for coop flooring! going on my third year with the same sheet and cleanup is a breeze!

our 2025 price list for hatching eggs, birds (when available), and plants are up!