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Finding a Farrier

December 27, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Horses-Donkeys

Whether you want your equines shod or not, a good farrier is necessary because, by the nature of the work, it’s the farrier who finds hoof and even leg problems that you might not see or even realize.

Venison Processing: Field to Table

December 27, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Self-Reliance

There are considerations when processing and preparing your venison that shouldn’t be overlooked. Bonus: 3 venison recipes.

How to Make Your Own Wooden Spoons

December 26, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Self-Reliance

Learning how to make wooden spoons is much simpler than it may seem. Jenny Underwood explains the basics.

Grannie’s Chocolate Cherry Candies

December 26, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Canning & Kitchen, Recipes

These chocolate cherry candies are a holiday tradition in my family but are delicious year-round. Try out this recipe for your family.

Homeschool Contradictory Confidence

December 26, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Self-Reliance

A homeschooling parent needs to be prepared before interacting with people who don’t support or understand their homeschool endeavors.

Farm Equipment Winter Maintenance

December 8, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Tractors & Farm Equipment

Farm equipment winter maintenance is necessary for any equipment that you own that is critical for harvest and in the coming months, to help prevent costly breakdowns.

Farm Pond Maintenance to Prevent Winterkill

December 8, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Self-Reliance

Ponds and lakes in the northern United States have in the past experienced what I will term a “fish kill” related to lack of dissolved oxygen present in the water. Oxygen is essential to the metabolism of all aerobic (air breathing) organisms.

Making a Wreath

December 7, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Holiday, Homesteading

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.

Do You Need Some Dough?

November 30, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Canning & Kitchen, Recipes

Contrary to what most people think, homemade bread is both easy and fun, and allows us to control the price and quality of our bread.

Diagnosing and Treating Hardware Disease in Cattle

November 22, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Cattle

Cattle occasionally swallow foreign material such as pieces of wire chopped up by a baler. Hardware disease in cattle occurs when a sharp object penetrates the gut lining and damages some other organ or creates peritonitis (infection within the abdomen).

DIY Seasoning Blends

November 17, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Canning & Kitchen

I’d like to share a few of my favorite homemade seasoning blends, including ideas on what to grow yourself.

Holiday Cranberry Recipes

November 8, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Canning & Kitchen, Holiday, Recipes

Autumn is a time of wonderful flavors and big holiday meals. Try these cranberry recipes for your next autumn get-together!

Lizards, Snakes, and Frogs for the Garden

November 1, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Growing

What is considered a “good” reptile and amphibian will depend on where you live. For reptile species, there are a variety of lizards and snakes that are good for your garden.