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The Secret To Getting Your Chickens To Lay More Eggs

Mr.Dirty Boots — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:26:29 +0000

In a way this post is a mild rant. Here we try to give lots of great tips on becoming more Self Sufficient and one of those ways is by keeping Chickens. I have given tips on Chicken nesting boxes, building Chicken Coops and much more. What I am amazed at is some of the things people want you to pay for. Yep, E-Books! While I know there are some

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How to Make Yogurt at Home

Mrs.Dirty Boots — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 09:28:50 +0000

Or as we would say: How to Make Yoghurt at Home. This is a really simple Homemade Yoghurt Recipe. To make yoghurt or yogurt at home you need no fancy equipment or machines. To make great yoghurt you certainly do not need an expensive yoghurt maker. You can make your own healthy natural yoghurt just as it has always been made –

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How Long Do Chickens Live And How To Kill Them Humanely

Mr.Dirty Boots — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:00:55 +0000

We learnt how to build a Chicken House for free and have our almost free Chicken nesting boxes for the lovely Eggs but there is a VERY important thing to bear in mind when raising Chickens and egg laying. Are you going to keep them for ever? What will you do if one gets ill or hurt? The reality is that Chickens raised for Eggs will not keep on

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Homemade Insecticide – Soap Spray

Mrs.Dirty Boots — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:24:55 +0000

If you’re gardening for fun or to provide your home with sustenance there are times when insect pests can really threaten garden plants and crops. A simple homemade preparation for the garden will save you cash, help the environment and cause you less worry if children and pets share your garden space. One of the most effective fungicides

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Chicken Nesting Boxes Made Simple

Mr.Dirty Boots — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 10:26:58 +0000

Anyone who follows this Self Sufficient site knows that we like to keep things as simple as possible. If we can do something cheaply or for free then that is what we will do. A big part of a Self Sufficient Life is getting the best quality food at the cheapest prices. This is where keeping Chickens is so invaluable. Chicken nesting boxes or

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Making the Most of the Vegetable Plot

Mrs.Dirty Boots — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:23:13 +0000

I often hear vegetable growing enthusiasts bemoaning the small size of their carrots or cabbages. Later they will be disappointed at the short season of their cauliflowers – failing to eat them before the curds start to open out and flower truly. This is why it pays to be greedy in your veggie garden. Start to eat things as soon as

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Build Chicken Houses Plans How To Build A Chicken Coop Or House

Mr.Dirty Boots — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:11:02 +0000

Part of a more Self Sufficient lifestyle is all about getting certain things done for as little expense as possible. We spend money on certain things, such as Solar Panels and other construction stuff but if we can get something done for next to nothing then you can bet we will take that option. Now, i’m not saying this is for everyone.

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Orange Egg Yolk-Tastic

Mr.Dirty Boots — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:58:37 +0000

Part of any Self Sufficient lifestyle, if at all possible, should be the keeping of Chickens. They are cheap to keep and you have the advantage of having the freshest, most fantastic tasting eggs imaginable. Many of us feed our Chickens on a mixed feed that is readily available and fairly cheap, but with added greens their yolks turn an amazing

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