About Me
Hello, my name is Randi, my family and I moved to a 40 acre property in the country. I had a garden and a horse, and was really happy until we decided to get involved with organic agriculture as well. The process required more knowledge than I ever imagined, and along the way, I learned a lot. I wanted to share my experiences with others so I decided to create this blog. In it, I plan to explore everything related to horses, maintaining pastures, starting fields and balancing your agricultural and horse owning needs. I hope that you enjoy reading! Thanks for stopping by!
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Understanding the Importance of Poultry Grit
Poultry health and well-being depend on several essential factors, and one of the most overlooked yet crucial components is poultry grit. For those new to raising chickens, ducks or other birds, understanding what grit is and why it is indispensable can make a significant difference in ensuring a thriving flock. From aiding digestion to promoting overall health, grit plays a pivotal role in poultry care.
What Is Poultry Grit?
Poultry grit refers to small, hard particles that birds ingest to aid in the digestive process.
Why Home-Grown Australian Almonds Are The Best Choice For Your Pantry
If you are looking for a healthy snack option for your children or simply want something that goes well with almost any meal you can think of, then it is hard to look past the benefits of almonds. What you may not know is that Australia actually makes quite a lot of almonds itself, but many people end up buying cheaper almonds that are grown overseas and simply packaged here. If you want the best possible almonds you can get, then here are a few reasons why you should absolutely prioritize Australian almonds over all the alternatives you might see on your local supermarket shelves.
Top Types of Testing You Can Have Done on the Crops You've Grown
If you grow crops — either on a large scale or in a smaller garden — then you may want to have testing done on your crops. This is especially important if you are planning on selling your produce to the public, or if you're going to be using it in cooking in a restaurant setting. However, even if it's just you, your family members and friends who are going to be eating the produce that you have grown, you might want to have this testing done for safety and educational purposes.
Two tips for those who want to grow gluten-free crops
If you would like to grow a gluten-free crop on your farmland, you should read the advice here very carefully.
Don't wait until it's time to harvest the crop to test it for this allergen
The only sure-fire way to check if a crop you are growing does or does not contain any gluten is to have a business that does allergen testing perform some tests on it. You must pay a fee for using this type of testing service.
Water Testing: What Does the Process Involve?
Water testing is the scientific process of evaluating the contents of your water. It is only through this lab process that you can truly ascertain what is in your water, their volumes and how they affect your water. Water testing is vital when you want to verify that water is safe for drinking, swimming pool use, livestock, irrigation, fisheries and other applications. To test you water, this is what you'll need to do.
Determining The Best Location For A Well
If you are building a new home in a rural area, you will likely need to have a well on the property, as you won't have access to a municipal water supply. There are a lot of details involved in planning water drilling for a well, and there are many things that you need to take care of before you can even think about starting the work, such as determining the best location on your property for the well.
How Gadgets Are Helping Disabled People with Routine Jobs
With an average of one out of every five people in Australia having a disability, it is important that they find tools and gadgets to help them be as independent as possible. Modern development of prosthetics is giving people with disabilities the ability to move around on their own, and to perform many basic tasks. Independence is also improved by the availability of devices that make it possible for people with disabilities to mow lawns, cook and even clean their houses.
Trick Or Treat: Gourmet Australian Dog Food
Forget about throwing an old bone to the dog, now there are a myriad of boutique companies and multinationals dedicated to providing urban and rural customers with tasty treats for their canine companions. Discerning owners can choose products to suit their dog, their lifestyle, or both! There are so many options available – gourmet, holistic, handmade, ethically sourced, organic, low-fat, sugar free, biodynamic, vegan – that if you want it, your dog can have it.