Image by uberculture After walking through the goat pens at the fair, we decided our retirement plan should definitely involve raising goats and making Feta and Chevre. Question by Coraline: Is there anything I need to know about raising goats? I want to raise some friendly type of milk goat (which type would be best?) […]
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by avramc Article by Adam Rise If you are one of the many people who are planning to raise goats, you should know this at this early point that raising goats is not an easy task most especially if this will be the first time that you will be able to experience it. However, even […]
Continue reading …Worm Composting Creates Organic Fertilizer for Your Garden, Lawn & House Plants
December 19, 2011 4 Comments
www.thenaturalguide.com – David Karp of http explains how to use worms to compost your food scraps into an excellent organic fertilizer. Shot at the Venice Eco-Fest 2010. Worm composting, also called vermicomposting, is one of the easiest methods for reusing fruit and vegetable scraps…
Continue reading …i’m raising ducks, what type and size of pen should i keep them in when the get older,also, what food they eat
December 19, 2011 1 Comment
Image by daryl_mitchell This family of ducks also lives on the distillery grounds, raised by the owners. Their numbers are controlled "by omelette", as one of the guys stated. Question by Jack Cousin age 13: i’m raising ducks, what type and size of pen should i keep them in when the get older,also, what food […]
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Image by sierravalleygirl OUR ORIGINAL FLOCK OF CHICKENS Question by Nel: Do I need a permit to keep chickens in my Backyard or anything? Or can I keep chickens in my backyard for free or something. I live in Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia. Thanks In Advance! Can you help? Leave your own answer in the […]
Continue reading …Is a large scale shift to organic farming the BEST way to increase the world’s food supply?
December 16, 2011 No CommentQuestion by mizz serious: Is a large scale shift to organic farming the BEST way to increase the world’s food supply? I am doing research on this topic for one of my courses. I have to argue that it will not increase food supply but I am confuse because all of the literature that I […]
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Andy Watkins from Lakeland Winery explains how to check the specific gravity of your wine with a hydrometer to assure complete fermentation. He adds potassium metabisulfate and potassium sorbate to the carboy and stirs vigorously. These ingredients will help sterilize and protect against re-fermentation after bottling. A natural fining agent is also added to settle […]
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Image by Bob Coleman Question by princess idiot: Can you use Ivomec on dairy goats? I have been told that it is not approved for goats and should not be used on goats whose milk is used for human consumption????? Can you help? Leave your own answer in the comments!
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Visit my blog at www.overthekitchencounter.com for more great tips on cooking and crafts! Basic White Bread 1/2 cup milk 3 Tbsp sugar 2 tsp salt 3 Tbsp butter 4 1/2 tsp active dry yeast 1 1/2 cups warm water 5-6 cups all purpose flour 400 degrees Farenheit for 30 minutes. Yield: 2 loaves
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