Cat Castles To Keep Your Indoor Cat Busy
Do you have a cat at home that you want to keep from climbing your furniture? A cat castle-like any of these is sure to do the trick! All pets need a place of their own indoors, just like every family member needs their own space. Cats, specifically, love spending time in high places which is why a castle […]
How to build a chicken coop with a green roof
Here’s a brilliant project for those of you who raise backyard chickens… a green roof for your chicken coop! It seems like there’s always enough space for all the things we want to grow in our backyard after all! Even if you already have chickens dominating a large part of your yard, you can still add […]
How to Build a Chicken Tractor
There are several ways to house backyard chickens, but all these options have their own advantages and disadvantages. If you are (or you’re planning on) raising chickens and you have a relatively small backyard, a chicken tractor might be best suited for you. A chicken tractor is basically a movable chicken coop. It’s a good kind of housing for a […]
Build a unique and inexpensive cat tree using old drawers
Why buy an expensive cat tree from the store when you can easily build one for a song? Why you can use old drawers to make your DIY cat tree! It’s simple, fast, easy, and clever! There are plenty of old drawers out there – from your local thrift stores, garage sales, or even just from the […]
How to build a geodesic chicken tractor
Wondering what a chicken tractor might be? It’s a coop that can be easily moved and often has wheels. They are also known as chicken arks for some reason yet to be discovered :) A fixed coop has one major disadvantage… it can end up as just bare earth given enough time. A moveable coop – […]
How to Raise Mealworms for Your Chooks
Chickens require balanced diets. Minerals and vitamins allow them to perform necessary body functions, lay strong eggs, and fight off infection. Fats and carbohydrates supply their bodies body with energy while proteins give them a steady supply of amino acids. If you want to add some more protein to your chickens’ diet, mealworms are an […]
Fairytale Cottage Chicken Coop
Who says chicken coops only have to look like, well, a chicken coop? If you’re planning on raising chooks but want to keep your backyard looking beautiful with them in it, then here’s one chicken coop design you just might like! This fairytale chicken coop was designed by the owner-builders themselves. It provides both a shaded and […]
Composting with Chickens
Chickens make great helpers when it comes to gardening and being self-sufficient. Your chooks do not only provide you with fresh eggs, they can also make your life in the garden easier and more productive! Your chickens can eat the little critters in your vegetable garden if you let them go “free range” in a DIY chicken tunnel. But that’s […]
How to make an inexpensive livestock fodder growing system
If you are raising your own livestock or looking at starting a homestead, you should also look at having your own fodder growing system. Why? Because it offers lots of benefits – for you and your livestock! Being independent at providing food for your animals is a great way to reduce the overall expenses of raising your […]
How to Make A Dog Bowl Riser with Storage
Not too long ago, I was asked to baby-sit an adorable Siberian husky named Furby – for two whole weeks. I have never owned a pet but I diligently did what a responsible pet guardian would do; I bathed, fed, walked, and played with Furby. By the end of our third day together, I was pretty […]
