We are now raising Japanese Quail also known as Coturnix Quail. We are using the same techniques described on The Survival Podcast by guest Brad Davies http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/quail-for-eggs-and-meat We sourced the chicks on craigslist for about $1 a piece. We will be growing them for meat production as a primary function and egg laying as a…
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Permaculture Design Exercise
I recently submitted my permaculture design exercise while attending Geoff Lawton’s Online Permaculture Design Course. I thought I’d share my design here on my site. I’m always looking for more ideas and modifications so feel free to chip in with your thoughts. Chosen Block of Land I have chosen my urban homestead in Washington, USA….
How I Got Started in Sustainability
I like to save money. Some might describe me as a “extremely frugal.” That’s how this all got started. I wanted to save on my monthly bills so I bought some of those energy efficient light bulbs. Then some drapes for my windows to keep the heat in at night. Then I started a little…
Our Aquaponics System is Finally Complete
August 15, 2013 This 10 by 12 foot greenhouse is home to our food production machine for tilapia, fresh veggies, and fruit. It is currently cycling ammonia in the system to establish bacteria among the rocks/clay media. I used lava rock for the bottom of the grow media and PlantIt for the top. Lava rock…
The Great Escape
August 11, 2013 While drinking my morning fruit smoothie I see a white rabbit in my yard. I smiled and thought, “That looks just like mi…” and mid-thought the realization hit. Jailbreak. I know there are a few of you at this point cheering the bunny on, hoping it would escape… however he is safely…
Rabbits for Meat Production
August 7, 2013 Some people have been expressing some concern with this latest addition to the urban farm because we intend on killing and eating the rabbits we raise. This type of food production is a far more sustainable method than my past meat consumption practices. Think of all the natural resources that are saved…
Chicken Coop Built From Scrap Materials
August 2, 2013 I had some elaborate plans for a chicken coop but ran out of time. They outgrew their pen a little too fast so I built a coop on the fly with scrap materials. Luckily I had some help on this one from my friend Brad or else I never would have made…
Tilapia Breeding Tank
July 26, 2013 I had an indoor aquaponics system that got overrun by aphids so I shut it down prior to sourcing fish in the system (the fish are relatively expensive). Our new outdoor aquaponics system is now completed but more water tests are still being conducted before plants and fish will be added to…
Urban Chickens for Egg Production
June 11, 2013 This is me hanging out with General Tso…Chickens have several functions, egg laying being a major one. There are three breeds of chicks here which are known to be hardy egg layers; Barred Rock, Rhode Island Red, and Buff Orpington.I had specific breeds that I wanted and couldn’t find them locally so…
Aquaponics Greenhouse
June 10, 2013 This is my Dad and I after we assembled the new greenhouse. I’m hoping to have the aquaponics up and running by next month. I’ll be sourcing the tilapia from an online distributor. If anyone is interested in doing this as well and wants to split shipping on the fish order and…
Sustainable Craig 