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My wife and I raise a herd of rabbits to provide meat for the family. We hardly ever buy pellets, but it sure was a learning experience. First off, we need to understand what rabbits need to eat to...
I love eating homemade pickles and we put up a lot. We use a few different pickling techniques. Homemade pickles may need canning or refrigeration to prevent spoilage. It's recommended and common...
My wife makes about five to ten gallons of pickles a year and we all love them. Here's what we know. Pickles do not need to be pressure canned. It's unnecessary, and the pressure makes pickles...
I've started curing our own hams with nothing more than table salt and a little smoke. Once they're cured, they don't have to be refrigerated. You can read about the process below, or watch the...
There are reasons to do both, but a combined system may work best. Here's what to consider. Restricted Feeding Restricted feeding is feeding a measurable amount of feed that will be eaten up...
Understanding protein for chickens is an important part of flock maintenance. Sometimes they need different proteins. Common Bean Common bean, like pinto and black bean, are a great protein...