“I wonder what it would be like to live in world where it was always June.”
– I.M. Montgomery
Week 24, with warmer temperatures, it’s ideal for planting and tending to summer crops like tomatoes, peppers, and beans. Ensure your garden is well-watered and mulched to retain moisture and prevent weeds. For poultry care, it’s essential to keep chickens cool and hydrated. Provide plenty of fresh water and shade to prevent heat stress. Regularly clean the coop to avoid parasites and check for signs of illness. Consider adding a dust bath area with sand and diatomaceous earth for chickens to keep their feathers clean and free from mites. Additionally, inspect the flock for any signs of pests or health issues. This time of year also presents the perfect opportunity to expand the hobby farm by introducing new chicks or plants, ensuring a thriving and productive season.
Dogs
- Heart worm 7/1/2025
Horses
- Fluid Flex
- Pick up & put up hay
- Farrier last half January.
- Worm 9/1/2025
Goats
- Replace bedding and diatomaceous earth house
- Worm 9/1/2025
Chickens & Poultry
- Replace bedding and diatomaceous earth nest boxes
Hobby Farm Upkeep
Pasteurizing duck eggs at home
Duck eggs are a prized ingredient in cooking, especially for rich emulsified sauces and…
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Pasteurizing chicken eggs at home
Using gentle heat to kill harmful bacteria like Salmonella without actually cooking the egg.…
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Honey goodness
Honey is a natural sweetener packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Unlike refined sugar,…
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Hearty equine, pet & farm links
Updated since 4/30/2017. These links are excellent resources for animal owners, providing reliable information,…
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Runner Duck
Quirky, cute, productive, and hardy egg laying ducks. Raising Runner ducks is rewarding due…
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White Peking Duck
Hardy, productive, and friendly duck. The Peking Duck breed, also known as the White…
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Incubating chicken eggs
Hatching your own fluffies. Incubating chicken eggs is a rewarding way to hatch chicks…
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Cayuga Duck
Black ducks with iridescent green. Keeping Cayuga ducks has been part of our little…
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Farm egg freshness
Storing and floating eggs. Freshly laid eggs can be stored at room temperature without…
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Silver Laced Wyandotte
Pretty friendly hens with perfect large medium brown eggs. I am a real fan…
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Black Copper Maran
Black Copper Marans are renowned for their deep chocolate-brown eggs, which are highly prized…
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Trimming dog nails
Trimming your dog’s nails can be a breeze with the right approach and a…
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Trimming goat hooves
Regular hoof trimming keeps goats healthy and mobile. Trimming goat hooves is important for…
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Turkey
Wild turkeys are native to North America, commonly found in forests, grasslands, and open…
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The Rider’s Seat
The seat is foundational for balanced, effective communication with horses. In riding, the term seat refers…
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Hoof Abscess and Bottom of the Hoof Injuries Protocol
Horses can develop hoof abscesses due to various factors. Common causes include trauma to the hoof,…
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The Rider’s Hands
Essential for precise, gentle communication with horses. Proper use of hand aids is one…
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Ameraucana Chicken
Bearded, blue egg laying, friendly, cold-hardy, chicken. Ameraucana chickens have been a part of…
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Week 33 Farm & Pets
Week 33 is an important time for pet and hobby farm care as summer…
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Making a Mason Bee House
Build a mason bee house to support these important native bee pollinators. Creating a…
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Bielefelder Chicken
Hardy, Dual-Purpose, Prolific, Sociable, Striking Chicken Breed. I recently added two Bielefelder hens and…
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Raising Chickens For Eggs
Fresh flavorfully homegrown eggs with rich orange yolks. Having kept laying hens at my…
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Ring-necked Pheasant
Colorful, adaptable, ground-foraging, game bird. The Ring-necked Pheasant, a strikingly colorful bird native to…
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