Skunks are generally more interested in eggs than chickens, but weasels can be devastating to a small flock.
What is Frost Seeding?
Frost seeding is the practice of broadcasting seeds at a time when repeated freezing and thawing is causing the ground to heave.
Bugzooka
The Bugzooka is an ingenious invention for nabbing insects that have wandered into the house. Great fun for young and old alike!
Chicken Predators in Kansas: Opossums & Raccoons
Opossums can be among the most annoying of chicken predators, while raccoons are among the most intelligent.
Long-Tailed Duck
The long-tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis) takes its name from the lengthy, pointed appendage of the male.
Chicken Predators in Kansas: Hawks & Owls
Here are the predators that Kansans will be most likely to battle, along with signs to look for and tips for thwarting the intruder. This post covers hawks and owls.
Gardening Without Irrigation
Gardening Without Irrigation by Steve Solomon runs counter to everything you know. Nevertheless, it is an excellent introduction to an alternative method.
Black Scoter
The black scoter (Melanitta nigra) takes its name from the plumage of the male, the only solid black duck in North America.
Plant-Positive Thinking
To fully embrace plant-positive thinking, we must believe that abundance is actually an integral part of nature. We must recognize the wise design behind the system.
White-Winged Scoter
The largest of the scoter species in Kansas is the white-winged (Melanitta fusca). It takes its name from the white secondary feathers, visible on both males and females.
Homestead on the Range 