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admin | February 28, 2007
Part of my daily routine through the egg laying season is the afternoon hunt for eggs. My guinea fowl think it’s great to lay their eggs in the undergrowth. They particularly like a good patch of nettles. I’m sure they watch from a distance as I rummage in the undergrowth trying not to get stung. I’ve [...]
admin | February 27, 2007
Plants and crops are living organisms.
Crops are specific plants that are grown in a vegetable patch, allotment or field.
Plants and crops need certain conditions in order to grow.
What Do Plants And Crops Need To Grow?
Sunlight
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Water (H2O)
Nutrients
Correct Temperature
Plants and crops absorb water (H2O) through their roots.
This water (H2O) absorption is the means by which plants and [...]
admin | February 26, 2007
Different family members in farm animal groups have different names.
Cattle
Male = Bull
Female = Cow
Offspring Male = Bull Calf
Offspring Female = Heifer Calf
Chickens
Male = Cockerel / Rooster
Female = Hen
Young Chicken = Pullet
Offspring = Chick
Ducks
Male = Drake
Female = Duck
Offspring = Duckling
Geese
Male = Gander
Female = Goose
Offspring = Gosling
Goats
Male = Billy Goat
Female = Nanny Goat
Offspring = Kid
Guinea Fowl
Male = Cockbird
Female = [...]
admin | February 25, 2007
Where does your food come from?
Farm produce is made into food that we eat but sometimes we do not realise where the food originally came from. Meet Emily Egg, Percy Potato and Molly Milk to find out where eggs, potatoes and milk come from.
admin | February 24, 2007
I ordered a new poultry house recently and it arrived on Thursday afternoon. Last night (Friday) was the first time that all my poultry have been in the same hut and they survived the night together!
The new hut is fabulous. It has a nest box and enclosed area for sleeping, a large covered run and [...]
admin | February 23, 2007
Went to let the hens out this morning and found an egg in the hut where Camilla and Diana live. Don’t know which one laid the egg, but well done girls!
I was very surprised to find an egg in the hut because although the guinea hens have looked like they might lay recently, [...]
admin | February 22, 2007
Cheese is made from milk.
It takes about 1 litre of milk to make 100 grams of cheese.
The nutritional value varies according to whether the cheese is made from whole milk or from skimmed milk.
The Nutritional Value Of Cheese Made From Whole Milk (Cheddar)
Fat – high fat content.
Protein – high quality and good source of protein [...]
admin | February 22, 2007
Cheese is made from milk.
In some countries the milk from goats, ewes and camels is used to make cheese.
In Britain most cheese is made from cow’s milk.
Cheese may be grouped in several ways.
Types Of Cheese
Very Hard (Parmesan)
Hard (Cheddar)
Semi hard (Stilton)
Soft – Unripened (Cottage)
Soft – Ripened (Camembert)
Processed (Cheese Slices or Cheese Spread)
Very Hard Cheese
Very hard cheese has [...]
admin | February 22, 2007
The New Complete Book Of Self-Sufficiency
Written by John Seymour.
Published By Dorling Kindersley.
Priced £20.
The New Complete Book Of Self-Sufficiency by John Seymour is a fantastic book for the smallholder or anyone dreaming of the ‘Good Life’!
In reviewing this book it would be quicker to list what is not included, since the book holds a wealth of [...]
admin | February 21, 2007
Can you believe that the cattle drinking trough has leaked, not once, not twice but three times.
On the first occasion the drinking trough was broken and an emergency muck out had to be undertaken to clear all the muck and water from the yard. This had only brought the job of mucking out forward by [...]
