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Chickens and gardening are a match made in homestead heaven. These hardworking birds can help you prepare your garden naturally, saving you time, effort, and money. By using their natural behaviors—scratching, pecking, and fertilizing—you can improve your soil, control pests, and reduce weeds, all while keeping your flock happy and healthy. In this blog, we’ll explore how to use chickens effectively to prep your garden fo… Read more

Eggs won't always be as expensive as during the past few months — hopefully! But there are always benefits to growing your own eggs. Here's everything you need to know about getting started, collecting and keeping eggs, and caring for your chickens. Keeping chickens for eggs isn’t hard – but once you get started, you need to be committed to caring for your birds. 1. Check Your Local Laws Keeping backyard chickens is… Read more

When it comes to keeping your backyard chickens happy and healthy, few treats beat the nutritional punch of mealworms. These protein-packed insects are a favorite snack among chickens, providing essential nutrients for egg production, feather growth, and overall health. While you can always buy mealworms at Grange Co-op, raising them yourself is a rewarding, cost-effective project that’s easier than you might think. In this blog, we&… Read more

Removing Raccoons from the BarnIt isn't surprising that many people prefer to remove raccoons from their barns than try and live with them. Often, catch-and-release traps are the first method of choice. After all, these traps allow you to catch the raccoon without coming into direct contact with it. Then, you can release it into the environment away from your home and the problem is solved.But this might not be the right solution for you. Fo… Read more