Watching For Wildlife On the Farm, Part 2: Birds!
September 7, 2022Birds will find their way into your farm outbuildings, and your best best is to discourage most of them from nesting. Here are a few things you can do.
Video: How To Make Your Own Hummingbird Food
May 13, 2022I enjoy our local hummingbirds, but they didn't like the commercial food I provided. So I found this easy hummingbird food recipe local birds love!
Bird Flu is Back
November 25, 2014Farmers in Asia and Europe are dealing with avian influenza, but it probably won’t interrupt your Thanksgiving dinner.
Surviving the Deep Freeze
January 9, 2014The bitter cold here in the East has wreaked havoc on the garden this week. I’m not so much worried the many perennial plants, trees and shrubs we have on the property that are fully hardy down to USDA zone 5 and below.
DĂ©cor For The Birds
December 24, 2012If you’re looking for a new, fun Christmas tradition, try this: Create a Christmas tree for wild birds.
Multiflora Rose: Invasive Weed (and Yummy Treat)
April 30, 2012Do you have multiflora rose on your farm? We do. It grows down in the hollow near our pond. Sometimes Mom takes Uzzi and me down to to the hollow to browse, and we love nibbling multiflora rose petals.
Newcastle Disease Infects Northern Birds
September 28, 2010Observe your chickens for symptoms of Newcastle disease, and implement biosecurity measures to keep them safe.
