The above video shows yours truly cleaning out my chickens nesting boxes. There's a close view of the nesting area and how easy it really is to clean them out and restock the straw. Also, I show what nesting anti mite, lice, and flea treatment we use to dust the nesting boxes with in order to keep parasite infestations down.
Comfrey is an herbaceous perennial herb originating in Europe. A fast-growing plant belonging to the borage family, comfrey doesn’t provide fruit yet has the widest
This video shows how wild ducks have self-taught to use a treadle chicken feeder called a Grandpa's Chicken Feeder (made in New Zealand). Although not
Perilla is a herb from the mint family which is often called by its Japanese name, shiso. A staple in many Asian cuisines, perilla leaves
In this episode of the Self Sufficient Me Show we go for a walk around the property and I chat about the importance of eating
Avocados can often be very difficult trees to grow, especially when trying to grow them in heavy or clay soils. This video shows a great
I’ll happily admit to practising the art of lazy gardening! Years ago, we used to make our gardens pristine, with rows of plants all the
Self Sufficient Me is a blog about self-sustainment by growing our own produce (plant/animal), and self-fulfilment by looking after our health (physical/mental) through exercise and slowing life down a little.
