Vintage Chicken Decor and Gift Ideas Are Fun! Anyone who loves chickens will enjoy getting fun gifts with photos or artwork of cute and plucky poultry! I’ve received plenty of… The post Vintage Chicken Decor and Gift Ideas! appeared first on The Self Sufficient HomeAcre ..read more

Best Winter Treats to Boost Egg Production in Laying Hens We all love to give our chickens treats to keep them happy and train them to come running when we… The post Best Winter Treats to Boost Egg Production in Laying Hens appeared first on The Self Sufficient HomeAcre ..read more

Homemade Color-Safe Bleach Saves Cash I used to buy plastic bottles of color-safe ‘bleach’ but the cost really added up. Now I make my own with two simple ingredients that… The post Save Money with Homemade Color-Safe Bleach appeared first on The Self Sufficient HomeAcre ..read more

Getting Your Chicken Coop Ready for Winter Getting your chicken coop ready for winter is an important step for keeping happy, healthy hens. The colder your weather gets, the more… The post Is Your Chicken Coop Ready for Winter? appeared first on The Self Sufficient HomeAcre ..read more

How to Feed Pumpkins to Chickens & Other Poultry Chickens love to peck at vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers to supply a variety of nutrients to their diet. Pumpkins and… The post How to Feed Pumpkins to Chickens appeared first on The Self Sufficient HomeAcre ..read more

How to Treat Hens that Lay Eggs with Thin Eggshells It’s so frustrating to reach into a nestbox and find a gooey egg broken open because your hens are laying… The post How to Treat Thin Eggshells in Your Laying Hens appeared first on The Self Sufficient HomeAcre ..read more

Grab Your FREE Summer Garden Chores Checklist! Sometimes it really helps to post a chore list on your refrigerator to stay organized. Summertime is so busy and it’s easy to… The post Free Summer Garden Chores Checklist appeared first on The Self Sufficient HomeAcre ..read more

Homemade Mouthwash to Save Some Cash Are you looking for ways to save money and still keep your breath fresh and clean? I like using mouthwash to rinse my teeth after meals and snacks. However, I hate shelling out a bunch of money for bottles of mouthwash packaged in a bunch of plastic. So I started making my own years ago and I don’t miss the green stuff one bit! It’s easy to create a homemade mouthwash solution with items you probably already have on hand! Tips for Homemade Mouthwash Some of these homemade solutions shouldn’t be used too often The post Save Money with Homemade Mouthwash appe ..read more

How to Save Money on Eggs With prices on the rise, you might be wondering how to save money on eggs. You might even be wondering if it’s worthwhile to get laying hens for your own farm-fresh eggs. For some people, a few chickens might be a great way to save a bit of cash on eggs but there is a lot to consider before you bring home chickens. It’s also important to know that the cost of keeping chickens is rapidly increasing, due to increases in grain and chick prices. There are also an increasing number of people bringing The post How to Save Money on Eggs appeared first on The Self Sufficient ..read more

Printable Christmas Mason Jar Labels Do you feel like the cost of keeping up with Christmas gift-giving and hostess presents is getting out of hand? I enjoy making gifts for friends and family and then sprucing them up with some decorative mason jar labels or handmade cards. One easy way to decorate your homemade Christmas gifts and goodies is with my downloadable, printable mason jar labels! In just 4 easy steps, you can have a dozen super cute labels ready to top a jar of mason jar cookie mix or some homemade salve. Here are the easy steps: This post The post Free Printable Christmas Mason J ..read more