1. Colloidal Silver (spray & drops/liquid – an antibiotic) 2. Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with Mother 3. Castile Soap 4. Saline Solution 5. Vet Wrap 6. Neem Oil (natural, safe insecticide for ticks, mosquitoes, mites, fleas, fungus etc., antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal) 7. Calcium Gloconate (egg bound, birthing trouble treatment) 8. Nail Clippers 9. Nitrile …
[reposted from my Capper Farmer blog: http://www.cappersfarmer.com/blogs/falcos-poultry.aspx ] The bird flu is an infection which jumps. The avian flu virus can pass from wild birds such as ducks to say chickens laying eggs on a farm to people like you. As this virus makes its jump, it strengthens, becomes nastier, even deadly. It is very …
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4 oz Witch Hazel 4 oz White Vinegar 7 oz Water 2 tbsp Castile Soap 2 tsp Washing Soda 50-70 drops of Essential Oil (such as: lemon, orange, pink grapefruit, rosemary, tea tree, eucalyptus, peppermint, and/or lavender) Put your washing soda, essential oils and castile soap in the bottom of a 16 oz + spray …
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Eat Your Weeds! The Best Edible Weeds Easy-growing weeds are surprisingly tasty and packed with nutrients [repost - thanks Mother Earth Living: http://www.motherearthliving.com/food-for-health/eat-your-weeds-best-edible-weeds.aspx%5D By Amy Mayfield May/June 2011 With high levels of iron, potassium and beta-carotene, dandelion stimulates digestion and aids the liver. Long used as cleansing tonics, easy-to-find spring weeds are rich in vitamins …
I am starting my series on homestead laundry! For those who do not know, laundry is the bane of my existance. Admit it, we all have those household chores which we do not enjoy. For some it is cooking, others weeding the garden or cleaning the bathroom. Mine? Mine is laundry. In order to deal …
We use Valerian daily and nightly... Our very handsome dog, Bear, has epilepsy. To treat his epilepsy, he receives 530 mg of Valerian and Skullcap (which I will review later on... ) every day. Valerian, with its anti-spasmodic qualities, has been a Godsend for Bear. He used to be on pharmaceutical drugs which damaged his …
I love the fact that there are so many more healthy cleaning products out on the market. What I could do without is the price tag associated with these products. This is one reason why I make my own. Ingredients 1 cup Borax 1 cup Washing Soda 1/2 cup Hydrogen Peroxide Powder 1/2 cup Citric …
Soil pH measures how acidic or alkaline the soil makeup is. The pH scale can run from 1 through 14 while 7 is neutral. 1-6.9 indicates the level acid in the soil. 7.5-14 indicates the level of alkaline in the soil. Most soil has a pH level between 4.0 (acidic) to 8.0 (alkaline) while most …
Sow In early January; sow Broccoli seeds indoors in trays in succession planting per week in 4” pots. Sow Broccoli in soil that is 80o F at ¼” depth. You may also try soaking for 12 hours and sprouting the Broccoli seeds and then plant directly into the soil if seedlings are not taking off. …
[ Repost from my Cappers Farmer blog: http://www.cappersfarmer.com/blogs/falcos-poultry.aspx ] What is it? Bumblefoot is a staph bacterial infection which has penetrated, typically by a puncture wound or other significant injury, on your bird's foot. It causes the foot to swell, typically creates a nasty-looking scab and can lead to paralysis or even death. The Cause? …
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