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Hops Flowers For Chickens, Ducks And Geese

Hops Flowers For Chickens, Ducks And Geese

Yes, your chickens, ducks and geese can eat hops flowers and be healthier for it! Hops flowers don’t have the sweetest aroma (they’re pretty bitter), but there’s a reason why I have a 2-gallon Heritage Hill glass jar of them sitting on my kitchen countertop. For…

Hibiscus Flowers For Chickens And Ducks

Hibiscus Flowers For Chickens And Ducks

I make hibiscus lemonade like it’s going out of style and judging by this post’s title, I’m sure you can guess what I do with the steeped and strained hibiscus flower petals!   The flower is a bit sour and even has a slightly sour…

The Dirty Dozen 2016: This Year’s Most Contaminated Produce

The Dirty Dozen 2016: This Year’s Most Contaminated Produce

The Dirty Dozen is a list of fruits and vegetables updated annually by The Environment Working Group (EWG). The produce that makes the Dirty Dozen’s list has the highest levels of pesticide residue. This year strawberries topped the list after the EWG found 17 different pesticides on…

Turmeric Golden Paste For Dogs (And People!)

Turmeric Golden Paste For Dogs (And People!)

Turmeric golden paste is fed to dogs to reduce inflammation, improve their digestive health, increase the antioxidant capacity of the body, improve liver function, improve brain function, lower the risk of heart disease, help prevent cancer, and reduce the risk of developing hip dysplasia. Not…