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  • Two grey alpacas in a lush green field on a bright sunny day
    Animal Husbandry

    How to Take Care of Alpacas

    ByHeather November 5, 2024November 5, 2024

    Are you interested in keeping alpacas? Would you like to find out what is involved in taking care of them? Here’s a summary of everything you need to get started! Why Keep Alpacas? Guard animals Alpacas are excellent at protecting their territory from predators and other intruders. So, if you keep birds or small mammals,…

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  • A flock of pet chickens outside on the grass on a sunny Spring day.
    Animal Husbandry

    How to Take Care of Chickens

    ByHeather September 3, 2024October 8, 2024

    Are you planning to keep back-garden chickens? Perhaps you are wondering how to take care of a feathered flock? Or maybe you are keen to find out how you could benefit from keeping hens? Read on to find out! This post contains affiliate links, meaning that in the event of a sale, I may receive…

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  • Brown Indian Runner Duck on Green Grass, spreading her wings
    Animal Husbandry

    How to Take Care of Pet Ducks

    ByHeather August 6, 2024October 8, 2024

    Are you planning to keep some back garden ducks? Are you curious about what is involved in keeping your own flock of feathered friends? Keep reading to find out everything you need to know to get started! This post contains affiliate links, meaning that in the event of a sale, I may receive a small…

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  • Woman sitting in a field surrounded by sheep. She is affectionately giving the sheep a cuddle.
    Animal Husbandry

    How to Take Care of Sheep

    ByHeather July 9, 2024October 8, 2024

    Are you interested in keeping some sheep and keen to find out how to take care of them? Perhaps you already have some woolly friends and are in need of some troubleshooting? Or maybe you’re just curious about how much work is required to look after a fleecy flock? Read on to find out! Taking…

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Hi, I'm Heather!

I am a busy wife, mother, smallholder, knitter and spinner. Join me as I share my tips for simple living, meals lovingly made with home-grown ingredients, and crafty home-making.

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