Image by CoreyPud A sketch of the chicken coop that we are planning on building in our backyard. The left hand side is the coop, and the right 10 feet is the chicken run. We hope it will keep around 5-7 chickens. Question by Sarah: How should we start to build a chicken coop? My […]
Continue reading …deference in nutrient runoff from agriculture fields and organic wastes from municipal wastewaters?
October 15, 2011 3 Comments
Image by mckaysavage So amazingly simple, but effective, a light and water trap for insects in the field. Obviously only effective where electricity is readily available, such water traps – just a bucket of water and a light bulb – actually work quite well in attracting and distracting and eventually killing a host of otherwise […]
Continue reading …What do you think about the law about banning organic farming that people tried to pass?
October 14, 2011 2 Comments
Image by suzettesuzette Question by hope: What do you think about the law about banning organic farming that people tried to pass? I personally am starting to think the government wants the general population to be sick and unhealthy so we dont live long and can decrease population because honestly, what the hell is wrong […]
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Image by terriem The chicken coop here has a really pretty octagonal design. Not like my scavanged fencing-and-tarp monstrosity! Question by Kevin Brandt: What is Easiest way to build a chicken coop with tutorial? I have 20 chickens I need big coop. Does anyone know any cheap and easy way to build a chicken coop? […]
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Image by suzettesuzette Question by selena: Does organic farming have any impact on animal and human health? and does organic farming has any impact on the environment? and from where an we obtain the organic farming products? please answer i have to submit the project tomorrow 🙁 and have to go to friends birthday in […]
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Image by sierravalleygirl chicken Coop – SE windows and perches. Some hens like the highest perch by the south-end window here they can check what’s going on outside: coop with a view! Question by lanor72387: What is the easiest way to build a chicken coop? I need a cheap and easy way to build a […]
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Image by djfrantic Question by iSwim26: Why do farmers cover their plants with water before a freeze? In agricultural areas, farmers pay close attention to the weather forecast. Right before a predicted overnight freeze, farmers spray water on crops to protect the plants. Use properties of water to explain how this works. Be sure to […]
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Image by knitting iris e spreading scatch grains to the chickens, a couple of evenings before we butchered 23 of them. Question by Austin M: What should I feed ducks and chickens? I am going to have chickens and ducks in the same pen. will the ducks be alright to eat the chicken feed. What […]
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Image by suzettesuzette Question by topakat11: Are there any type of animal fertilizers in organic farming? My sister read something online that organic farms are allowed to use animal fertilizers. If anyone knows anything about this please let me know. Thank you. foodvfan makes a good point. The reason why it concerns me is I […]
Continue reading …Does anyone know of a good lighting program that has been sucessful for broiler chickens?
October 11, 2011 3 Comments
Image by calamur Mumbai si dotted with these little shops that sell chicken …. This one is near Amboli in Andheri West Question by georgia: Does anyone know of a good lighting program that has been sucessful for broiler chickens? I would love to find one that has been shown to work successful to aide […]
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