On our self-sustaining, 13-acre mountain retreat, it’s a priority to maintain a self-contained, resourceful, and organic homestead. When we incorporated chickens into the mix, we were pleased not just ...

Adding chickens to your garden could bring some benefits. Gabriel Vega joined us on 3 News First Edition to explain those benefits which he says includes compost. Vega said gardeners can reuse the ...

Discover the surprising benefits of backyard chickens with Mark from Self Sufficient Me. After a fox attack led to a complete overhaul of his setup, Mark shares five compelling reasons why keeping ...

What are the benefits of raising chickens? In a word, poop! Learn how to put chicken manure as fertilizer to use in your garden. Fresh, nutritious eggs and homegrown roast chicken dinners are reason ...

Unlock the secrets to successful home composting techniques. This guide provides essential tips and insights to transform waste into nutrient-rich soil easily.

[W]hen is a chicken farm not a chicken farm? When it is a composting facility, which according to an Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets memo from March also should be considered a solid waste ...

Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. Did you know that when applied to ...