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Raising chickens is fairly simple; however, the cold winter months can be a challenge for most homesteaders. In most cases, egg laying…

One of the most frequently asked questions new homesteaders ask is what and how much to feed your barnyard birds. However, there…

As more and more young people enter the business and corporate world, many are finding that they long for simpler times and…

Have you have been dreaming of a lifestyle of self-sufficiency, but wondering where to begin? Do you live in the city and…

Homesteading is all about creating a lifestyle of self-sufficiency. It starts with something as simple as a garden to feed your family,…

Here are five ways to make income from homesteading!

What is homesteading? Settling on the land, living a life of self-sufficiency, and a nod to the simpler times before us all…

This isn’t the most loveliest of photos but we were feeding a few eggs back to the ducks and chickens (benefits them…

There is a lot to be said for essential oils and how they can keep your coop fresh smelling and keep the…

After adding 5 more ducks to the farm, we now have 4 chickens and 9 ducks. Life is… awesome. We adjusted the…

A quick $20 and 5 minutes, I turned the garden boxes into an actual space. I didn’t just use straw, I used…

WE HAVE FERTILE DUCK EGGS! After trial and error, look for the bullseye when you crack a fresh egg open. If it’s…

Let’s discuss personal space, Jolene. You’re a little too close to my breakfast. Don’t even think about drinking my Coca Cola. But…

Our homestead has been recognized by the National Wildlife Federation along with the Florida Wildlife Federation as a Certified Wildlife Habitat. We…

1. Chopped straw vs pine shavings in the coop has proven to be a great experiment. I didn’t know what to expect…

You may wonder why I collect herbs daily for the chickens… so let me take a second to explain the benefits of…

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