You got chickens? They are like naughty puppies and crap on everything, including their own eggs if you let them. But there’s a way to keep the nesting box clean, if you find them perching over them at night. Bird spikes, amazingly, work for chickens also š³ In the photo you can see one egg … Continue reading
Good to know that if I ever settle down in Bali, that there is an everlasting source of coffee grounds available. Thank you tourists!! The ground pucks are decidedly firmer than back home in Melbourne. They must have a very smooth grind for that to happen, and will soon be asking the local baristas how … Continue reading
There is something of a tradition at my place now with freshly picked figs being scoffed in the backyard from the middle of summer. By mid January the fruit darkens a purple stain through the green skin. And there is the matter is getting to them before the birds, which according to my chickens (who … Continue reading
Hi folks – Australia has been celebrating the role of volunteers in the community this week, and I feelĀ honouredĀ to have been asked to present to corporate and non-profit representatives on this very topic. Corporate philanthropy is a topic close to my heart, and through the foundation established by my employer, opportunities to make a difference … Continue reading
Can U spell or waz up heh? Seeing an obvious spelling mistake like ‘Voltoge’ instead of ‘Voltage’ is normally a cause for concern. Especially if it is on the top of your product for all to see; if they can’t get that right, what else did they miss? Well the instructions are absolute crap (yet … Continue reading
Making an omelet from eggs laid 5 meters from the fry pad is a very cool thing to do. Even better when they are still warm! So when you are raising both chickens and quail, what’s the harm in combing the two into a unique yet disturbing mash-up meal? Steps Melt some butter into a … Continue reading
Spending time in the garden almost always throws up something unexpected. What appeared to be a leaf, among many leaves, was a home of snails. Just look at them, and as happy as they were, the chickens were happier! Farming snails has crossed my mind a few times, and some PermiesĀ endorseĀ the practice as a viable … Continue reading
