Archive for August, 2010

Why Are Chook Houses Becoming More Popular?

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

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We have heard the harrowing news of our friends and relatives in other countries who have undergone a very difficult ordeal due to typhoon, tsunami, and other natural calamities which have wreaked great havoc and caused millions their lives and properties; all because of global warming and weather disturbances we are experiencing lately.

With all the emphasis on global warming, this is now considered a top priority. That is why we endeavour to teach people and educate them on how to build eco-friendly chook houses. Gardeners everywhere consider chicken manure to be the world’s best fertilizer. Chicken manure is a great addition to your garden for bigger vegetables, more luxuriant, more vibrant plants. Even if you don’t have a green thumb and don’t want to utilize it yourself, it can almost be guaranteed that a neighbor will be begging you for it. According to a recent expert chicken studies, the average percentages (per total weight) of chicken manure is as follows: 1.8 nitrogen, 1.5 phosphate, and 0.8 for potash.

To get started, simply lay down straw  to catch the waste you can gather as much as possible then start a compost heap within your own background. All you will have to do is gather the soiled straw and add the leftover vegetable scraps from your meals, while making sure not to include and meat products. Stir your pile every so often to keep it thoroughly mixed.

Finding The Right Place For Your Chicken House

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

Finding The Right Place For Your Chicken House

When you have decided to purchase a chicken coop or chicken house, it is necessary that you choose the right place to put it.  The chicken coop should be placed in a warm place if you are living in a colder climate but it must also have enough air for the chickens to breathe.

Your chickens must have a comfortable shelter with enough fresh air and good ventilation.  A window facing in a southerly direction is advised to allow daylight into the coop.  The first concern of people planning to buy a chicken coop is where to put it.

Here are some tips on the right place to put it:

To save money, you can put your chicken house directly on the ground but be sure that the soil beneath is tightly packed down so that it will not get muddy when it rains.  If you have a problem with rats though, you need to understand that they thrive on dirt so putting your chicken coop directly on soil can be risky.

For a heavy duty foundation, you can put the coop on a concrete floor.  It is easier to clean and maintain.  This may cost more but it is obviously better than putting it on the ground.

If you want a cost effective but easy to clean foundation for your chicken coop or chicken house, you can put it on a wooden floor.  It takes little time to build and is easy to make.  The problem with wood though, is it can rot especially when the ground has a lot of moisture, and it is more susceptible to rats.

Another cheaper option is to put it on straw, sawdust, or grass clippings.  Cleaning it is easier because you only have to replace the straw or sawdust when the need arise.

It always better to check on these things when you are planning to build a chicken coop or chicken house and then choose which is the right one for you.

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Making a Chicken Coop Eco Friendly

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

Making a Chicken Coop Eco Friendly

If you decide to buy or construct a chicken coop, one of your primary concerns should be how to make your coop eco friendly.  Chicken waste turns into methane which is a good energy source and if managed well, can contribute something good to the environment.

Chicken manure is one of the best fertilizers around and it costs a lot lesser than fertilizers derived from chemicals.  It is organic so it is safe to use in vegetable gardens.  If you use chicken waste as fertilizer, your garden will yield healthier and bigger vegetables and plants.

To make organic fertilizer from chicken waste, you need to gather them.  Put straw or grass underneath the chicken coop where the chicken waste falls. After it is soiled, put the straw in a compost bin and mix it with leftover food to make a compost heap.  After a few days you can already use it as fertilizer for your garden.

Chicken waste is also a good energy source since is converts into methane, a biogas. It is the best source of methane than other animal waste.  Methane burns cleanly and can be used as fuel.

There are many uses for chicken waste.  You can use it to make fuel and organic fertilizers.  So if you want to help make the environment cleaner and safer, make your chicken coop eco friendly.

The Benefits Of A Handbag Hook

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

The Benefits Of A Handbag Hook

I have yet to come across a young professional woman with less than three handbags. With money at their disposal, these ladies are at liberty to purchase one, every month. When they experience success or a milestone in life, they indulge themselves in buying a five-figure handbag that they use on very special occasions.

For others, there is sheer joy in having a stash of handbags. It’s a fashion disease they take pleasure in contracting. They even want to infect others with it.  Already, they are attracting a few into the bandwagon. But it’s an ugly sight when these handbags are all over your room.  It’s time to get them organized.

Handbag Hooks can do it for you. Out in the market in various styles that cater to a diversity of preferences, you now have a shot at a better fashion style, characterized by both taste and functionality.  You can suit the color of each handbag with a corresponding Hook.  Organizing them in this manner will help you easily retrieve the bag you need for any given occasion.

It’s convenient enough to be carried inside one of your precious handbags everyday, everywhere.  In many cases, bringing it out in a restaurant and placing it on the table is sure to attract the notice of others. Handbag Hooks are praised both for their practicality and fashionability.  In fact, they received their greatest compliment when several copycats began to appear in many flea markets in the city.

Perhaps Handbag Hook’s greatest benefit is that it provides greater security for any woman’s handbag, which sometimes carry, not only monetary value, but also sentimental value.  That it is kept safe from thieves who roam freely in open and public places, Handbag Hooks offer some much needed peace of mind for the working lady.