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Making a Wreath

An old-fashioned holiday tradition is to hang an evergreen wreath on your door to welcome family and friends. Wreath making is quick and very inexpensive. Read More

Managing Failures on the Homestead

Gain tips for managing failures on the homestead and learn how to bounce back to growing crops and raising livestock successfully. Read More

Preparing Your Homestead for Inclement Weather
December 4, 2024 · · Homesteading

Preparing your homestead for inclement weather may not always be on your mind. Let’s discuss some essential equipment you should have on the homestead. Read More

Raising Goats on Homemade Powdered Milk

Add to Favorites Raising goats on powdered milk, made from our own raw, full-fat, fresh organic milk, is at least as nutritious as milk replacers. Breeding our goats every fall … Read More

How to Start Raising Chickens: Five Welfare Needs
October 25, 2019 · · Chickens 101

Proper chicken husbandry means understanding what chickens need to be healthy. Learn how to start raising chickens with this lesson in chicken welfare. Read More

Make a Weed Salad with Apple Cider Vinegar for Your Chickens

Chickweed and dandelions benefit your flock and your wallet. Add variety to your usual chicken feed with a garden weed salad with apple cider vinegar for chickens. Read More

Quiz: What’s Your Chicken-ality?
September 6, 2024 · · Quiz

Curious about which chicken breed matches your personality? Take our Chicken-ality Quiz and find out! Whether you're laid-back or full of energy, this fun quiz will help you discover your perfect feathered match and give you insights into the best breed for your backyard flock. Read More

Bee Hive Frames and Foundation
November 26, 2024 · · Hives & Equipment

Compare bee foundation plastic vs wax and learn about bee hive frames and foundations to find the best fit for your hive. Read More