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Chickens settled in & COVD-19

Staying healthy & keeping the immune system strong In the build up to March we have seen the growing concern caused by the outbreak of

How to naturally boost the immune system

What is the immune system? The immune system is made up of several different cells and proteins, the job of this network is to defend

Eco money saving tips

1. Use old yogurt pots and ice cream tubs for plant labels Using old yogurt containers and things like ice cream tubs or any white

First seeds of the season

Planting the first seeds Thanks for reading and we hope you learn something you can use from this article. If you want to give back

Apple Cider Vinegar for chickens

Can I give my chickens apple cider vinegar? Yes, your chickens water can be supplemented with apple cider vinegar. The benefits to having this in

The first week with my rescue chickens

It has been an eventful week here at the backyard farm, it has all been positive though which is great! From Giblets and Apollo taking

How to grow Radishes

Radish at a glance In this article we are going to cover growing radishes in the UK. Radishes are grown throughout Britain. It is a

This week at the Backyard Farm

More work at the Backyard Farm As we move into March and the weather warms up, it reminds me to get moving on preparing the

How to get rid of fleas naturally & without chemicals

Can I kill fleas naturally with home remedies? Yes, you can! The good news is that with just a tiny amount of effort and a

The Chickens have arrived at the Backyard Farm

Well, the day has arrived and my phase 2 of the Backyard Farm is starting to take shape. I am keeping my patch ‘Chemical Free’.

Collecting free and cheap firewood near me

Collecting free and cheap firewood near me If your looking to collect free and cheap Firewood, this article is for you. First, I’ll get the

Riding your bike to work on the daily commute

Riding my bike Article written by a cyclist who commutes 50 miles per week to work Riding your bike to work is one of the

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