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Chicken Keeping Class

by Jessica Sullivan
December 18, 2024

In-person class in Osceola County, FL: Keeping Backyard Chickens Saturday, January 25, 2025 10:00am-12:00pm Peghorn Nature Park, 2101 Peghorn Way Saint Cloud, FL 34769 Learn how to keep chickens for fun and egg production. Topics ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Livestock
Tags: Chickens, Homesteading, Poultry, Urban Farming

Starting New Honey Bee Colonies: Packages vs. Nucs

by Jessica Sullivan
November 26, 2024

There are two main types of honey bees available for purchase to start new colonies: package bees and nucleus colonies. This article summarizes the considerations for each type of starter colony. When to start new colonies The ideal ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Tags: Beekeeping, Homesteading, Urban Agricutlure

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