Plucking a chicken is something that can gross people out a little. The wet feathers on the skin is an icky job. It’s not the preferred job of some, and many would rather gut a chicken than pluck it! (my husband being one of them) It is an essential skill for anyone looking to raise […] The post How to Pluck Chickens: The Guide for Beginners appeared first on High Country Farms ..read more

For the last year or so I have been dreaming of buying a jersey cow. After we moved away from our hometown in 2022, I lost my source for raw milk and raw cream. That meant no more yellow, nutritious butter. I strongly believe pasteurized milk isn’t the best for you, but that’s all that […] The post Essentials You Need When Keeping A Family Milk Cow appeared first on High Country Farms ..read more

Every fall, the bounty starts rolling in. There is a lot of produce to preserve, and I’m busy in the kitcehn with canning, and freezing. Tomatoes are one of the last things that I usually can, and by that time I am so tired of putting up food. Canning food is a lot of hard […] The post How to Freeze Tomatoes for Sauce: Quick Prep Guide appeared first on High Country Farms ..read more

As I am writing this, I just transplanted close to 20 Jalapeno plants. While they might not all make it into the garden, I don’t mind having a surplus, as we really enjoy them. Growing jalapenos is one of my favorite peppers to grow, especially the variety that is good for poppers. Growing them in […] The post When to Pick Jalapenos from Plant: Timing Your Harvest for Perfect Peppers appeared first on High Country Farms ..read more

Growing plants from seeds is a rewarding experience, but it can sometimes be challenging when your seedlings show signs of weakness. I just planted broccoli seeds, and while they germinated well, they are really suffering. Weak seedlings are easily characterized by their spindly stems, pale color, and slow growth. This not only reduces your garden’s […] The post Fix Weak Seedlings: Easy Steps to Strengthen Your Young Plants appeared first on High Country Farms ..read more

Are you a backyard chicken owner looking for ways to keep your feathered friends clean and healthy? If you have kept backyard chickens that have been outside for any length of time, you know how important dust baths are for chickens. They love bathing in soil! It goes against what we know of cleanliness, but […] The post Dust Baths for Chickens: Keeping Your Flock Clean and Healthy appeared first on High Country Farms ..read more

Adding worm castings to your soil is an excellent way to enrich it with nutrients and improve its structure. Knowing how much worm castings can be challenging. I’m here to tell you it’s an easy solution. Worm castings, also known as vermicompost, is a natural fertilizer that is rich in beneficial microorganisms and essential plant […] The post How Much Worm Castings to Add to Soil appeared first on High Country Farms ..read more

Especially if you have zero experience with raising farm animals, it can helpful to start with low maintenance farm animals. Raising farm animals is an enriching experience that offers a closer connection to your food sources but also a sense of fulfillment. There is such joy in watching a newborn calf run around, or witnessing […] The post Low Maintenance Farm Animals: Top Choices for Easy Care Livestock appeared first on High Country Farms ..read more

When I first heard about the deep bedding method used in chicken coops, I was intrigued. At that time, we were mucking out the the chicken coop once every 2 months. During the summer, this isn’t so bad. But in the middle of winter, when its cold outside, I’d rather not clean out the chicken […] The post Deep Bedding Method: A Great Way To Care For Animals appeared first on High Country Farms ..read more

Garlic is one of the herbs that can be used in a variety of dishes, from soups and stews to sauces and marinades. Not only is it a delicious, garlic is a superfood to your health. Having the ability the grow your own garlic gives you the ability to control how the its grown, without […] The post How Long Does Garlic Take to Grow? appeared first on High Country Farms ..read more