Keeping chickens has become a popular trend among people who want to have a sustainable source of fresh eggs, as well as a friendly and low-maintenance pet. However, raising chickens is more than just having a coop and a few birds in your garden. To ensure the health and well-being of your chickens, you need to provide them with proper housing, feed, and care. In this comprehensive guide, we will cover everything you need to know about raising chickens, including housing, different breeds, food options, health problems, budget tips, why you should keep chickens, and raising chicks.

Mixed farming is a practice that has been around for centuries, and it involves growing crops and raising livestock on the same piece of land. This approach offers a wide range of benefits for both farmers and the community. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the benefits of mixed farming, why farmers should consider it, how they can start implementing it, and the benefits it offers for wildlife.

‘Permaculture’, meaning Permanent Agriculture, is a solution to the destructive methods of industrialised agriculture. The ethics of Earth Care, People Care and Future Care form the foundations of the design principles. Bill Mollison, the man who coined the term ‘Permaculture’ (along with David Holmgren), after observing ancient cultures of the planet, created a set of ethics and principles in the 1970s that have been adapted over the years.

“Whatever happens to seed affects the web of life.”

—Vandana Shiva

I think we can all agree. The common or garden slug is a problem. If you want to grow organically in your garden, it is even more of a problem.

Keeping pigs is easy and profitable. Pigs are adapted to a variety of climates, and raised throughout the world. It’s an easy and profitable business. 

Part four of our overwintering series - keeping cattle safe over winter - a lot depends on the kind of barn you have..

Part three of our overwintering series - Keeping chickens warm and healthy over a cold winter..

Part two of our overwintering series - Some tips on keeping ducks over the winter period.

Part one of our overwintering series - Goats can handle the cold as they grow a thick cashmere coat in winter.