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Saturday, March 7, 2026
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Birds & Bees

Learn all about raising heritage layers, heritage meat birds, hatching, incubating, butchering PLUS caring for Honeybees!

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This week we're inside my chicken coop, talking about everything you'll need to be set for success. You'll learn about roosts, nesting boxes, space requirements, feeders and methods for watering your birds. I'll share some tips for making the coop flexible and getting the most out out of your space. This week's episode will help your hens maximize their...
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In this week's video I run into the "heartbeat of he hive", the queen bee!
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This week's video is a step-by-step guide to splitting a beehive. We'll be creating two hives by splitting the resources of each hive. I'll cover what you'll need to get started, when to pick the best day to start, and how long you will need to wait before checking if the split was a success. Join me as we...
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Considering Chickens? Check out this helpful video that covers some of the major considerations when building a home for your birds. Some of the topics covered include building materials, space considerations for each bird, safeguarding against pests and predators, and placement of your structure.
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***Graphic Content Warning*** This week we're learning how to harvest heritage poultry - roosters to be exact. Learn the most humane way to harvest, pluck and prepare your birds for the freezer. I'll take you through each step of the process.
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This week I'm sharing everything I've learned about incubating chicken eggs. Join me in learning how to prepare and store your eggs - pre-incubation, proper temperature and humidity ranges, turning techniques, timing, and other little considerations for the highest hatch-rates. Here's to little peepers!
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This week we're reaping the rewards of beekeeping! It's time to get honey honey! I'll lead you through the process of getting the honey out of your frames, melting the wax cap, running them through the extractor, and finally filtering an d bottling your liquid gold! Join us for a sweet lesson!
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This week I'll be showing you how I clean out honey and set up the hive to do it again. Follow along as I show you an overview of what it looks like inside the hive.
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Ohhh, it’s time for Baby Chicks to arrive! Learn how to prepare EVERYTHING so that your new arrivals will flourish. In 8 mins - this video will cover all the basics you need to get ready.
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Join me this week and learn how to build a quilt box for your beehive! Control moisture, eliminate mould, and reduce the chances of disease for your bees with this simple idea! Also watch me catch a swarm of bees and create a new hive! Lots of action this week with Sustainable Stace!

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