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The surprisingly modern adoption of soap
Soap has existed since before recorded history, though if you read my short history of soap and hand washing, you know that using soap for hygiene practices like hand washing is...
The surprisingly modern adoption of soap
Soap has existed since before recorded history, though if you read my short history of soap and hand washing, you know that using soap for hygiene practices like hand washing is...
The Practice and History of Hand Washing
A History of Soap and Hand Washing Who invented soap? Frankly, we will never know because soap has been around for a very long time. As in a 'before recorded...
The Practice and History of Hand Washing
A History of Soap and Hand Washing Who invented soap? Frankly, we will never know because soap has been around for a very long time. As in a 'before recorded...
How Does Soap Work?
I usually find myself answering this question from two perspectives. Either, "Is soap really necessary?" or "Is soap enough?" So let's have a quick look at the chemistry of how...
How Does Soap Work?
I usually find myself answering this question from two perspectives. Either, "Is soap really necessary?" or "Is soap enough?" So let's have a quick look at the chemistry of how...
Myths about supplemental light for laying hens
The days are quickly getting shorter here in the northern hemisphere as autumn takes hold. What that means for a lot of chicken keepers is a sudden drop in egg...
Myths about supplemental light for laying hens
The days are quickly getting shorter here in the northern hemisphere as autumn takes hold. What that means for a lot of chicken keepers is a sudden drop in egg...
How to cook a tough old bird
About once a year I offer a slightly different product in my chicken line up: the "stew chicken". This kind of bird must be cooked very differently than most chicken...
How to cook a tough old bird
About once a year I offer a slightly different product in my chicken line up: the "stew chicken". This kind of bird must be cooked very differently than most chicken...
Protecting Chickens from Predators
As someone who has a lot of chickens (there are about 700 on the farm right now!) I often field questions about chicken keeping from friends and customers. There's a...
Protecting Chickens from Predators
As someone who has a lot of chickens (there are about 700 on the farm right now!) I often field questions about chicken keeping from friends and customers. There's a...