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Nutritional Needs for Goat

February 2, 2012 No Comment

by Ivorylion Article by asai Efficient use of nutrients for goat depends on a sufficient supply of energy, which is of supreme importance in decisive the productivity of goats. Energy lack delays kid growth, delays teens, decrease fertility, and depresses milk production as well. With continued lack the animals show a simultaneous reduction in confrontation […]

Understanding & Raising Pigs : Stages of Pig Growth

February 2, 2012 4 Comments

Watch a naturalist from the Massachusetts Audubon Society’s Drumlin Farm explain the stages of pig growth in this free online video. Expert: Tia Pinney Bio: Tia Pinney is a Teacher Naturalist and Adult Program Coordinator at Mass Audubons Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary in Lincoln, Massachusetts. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

How do I build a worm farm?

February 1, 2012 1 Comment

Image by Andrea Marutti Sinistri Question by Todd G: How do I build a worm farm? What do you think? Answer below!

Are you a night owl or an early bird, r u ready 2 get 2 bed like me or have u just caught the worm?

January 31, 2012 3 Comments

Image by Vermi Chaval styrofoam "take out" containers are used to line the tub to allow for air circulation around the bedding material and allow for easy inspection of moisture saturation at bottom of bedding units are scored or cut to allow them to be compressed easily Question by eluvsdmode: Are you a night owl […]

How to set up a worm bin: moving in the worms

January 30, 2012 5 Comments

After setting up our Can-O-Worms bin and making them a coconut fiber bed, it’s time to move in our worms, with the help of our 3-year-old.

Bokashi bin or Worm Farm?

January 29, 2012 1 Comment

Image by Andrea Marutti Inferno Question by columnmn: Bokashi bin or Worm Farm? Hi all. I was just wondering the opinion of somebody who has used both composting systems. I’m currently using a bokashi bin, and composting all my food scraps through that. Then using the juice over my garden, and digging the scraps into […]

Goat Farm on Hawaii

January 29, 2012 No Comment

Image by acroamatic by angeliathatsme Article by Chef Tod Mohr

How often should i change the hydroponics solution?

January 29, 2012 2 Comments

Image by b. inxee♪♫ Question by Trappl*11: How often should i change the hydroponics solution? i have been told ten days but how long cvan i really have it in there is there any harm if i do ?? why is it suggested to be changed Add your own answer in the comments!

Having trouble getting healthy vegetables in a raised bed?

January 27, 2012 4 Comments

Image by cronewynd Putting together the vegetable raised bed garden Question by Mike C: Having trouble getting healthy vegetables in a raised bed? I have a 4 foot by 12 foot raised bed garden. I put in very good soil I thought. I have good drainage. I planted carrots, cucumbers, canteloupe, green beans and some […]

Odd yellow and black bug on something that looks like a beehive??

January 27, 2012 2 Comments

Image by MichaelWu I saw this huge beehive (no more bees living there) in my friend’s place when we went to observe fireflies in San-I. Question by lightning!: Odd yellow and black bug on something that looks like a beehive?? Today in my yard, i found on my fence something that looks like a pinecone […]