Hi guys, sorry I have not written a blog post in a while. Winter is here and the wind and cold weather have come with it. Lots of things to be done around the farm. But you still have your nights to write I hear you say..? Yes, this is true I still have my nights. These nights I have been using to set up…
Composting on a large scale is pretty simple. Even easier when you know how to find the materials to use. If you’re starting a small farm or market garden of any scale you are going to need plenty of compost. The only thing better than good compost is “Free Compost”. Especially when starting a farm that is going to be producing vegetables or salad greens….
Chickens have been domesticated for 5000 years or so. They make really great pets and are also perfect for starter small farms. If not just for their eggs. The chicken was first and foremost a jungle dweller until man domesticated it. This was in the Far East and since then chickens have become the most popular bird on the planet. Numbering in the billions at…
If you want to actually profit from your hens you really need to understand a few things. The information in this post goes for anywhere in the world. If you are rearing chickens to make a living. Then there are a few rules to follow and you cannot fail but to make a profit. Chickens are one of, if not the most popular poultry birds…
This article will benefit anyone who is thinking about going to auctions. Even if it is only for the “Tips & Tricks” I mention. These apply to any kind of auction house you will ever attend. Know matter what type of auction you are going to or what you do for a living. It just so happens that one of my businesses happens to be…
Starting a small farm from scratch for profit is a long winding road but it can be done. Many people pursue this life-changing move every year for many reasons, health, quality family time, etc. Mainly it’s because of the lifestyle itself and the benefits it offers. But there is one thing for sure you are going to need and want. That’s as much knowledge as…
Now you have found my Blog The Small Farmer Life why not share your small farming ideas on “Living The Small Farmer Life Facebook Page” I created this page so that small farmers from around the world can get together in one place and share ideas, knowledge, join in the conversation and much more. It does not matter how small your farm is or how…
When I’m asked what is a chicken tractor by some of my friends, who literally think it’s a tractor for chickens lol. I give the same answer as most people who know what a chicken tractor is and that is a moveable chicken run or coop. The chicken run is attached to the coop and can be moved all in one go. The image of…
This is the age-old question of how much does one acre of land cost.? The answer is not quite as simple as it may seem. There are so many variables that come into play with land prices that it can literally boggle your mind. I will try to break it down the best I can. Latest Small Farmer Life News – YouTube Channel Videos Before…
I have now changed the name of PygmyFarm.co.uk to Thesmallfarmerlife.com. My farm is still called the same but my blog name has changed. This will reach a wider international audience than a .co.uk domain would. Hopefully, this will help lots more small farmers from around the world and not just the UK thank you for your patience. Regards Craig
