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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.

How Rabbit Farming Differs in the Winter

December 20, 2022 · Marissa Ames · Homesteading, Rabbits

Whether you’re raising meat rabbits or rabbits for show, rabbit farming changes seasonally. What works in summer may not work in winter.

Winter Bird Feeding Tips

December 20, 2022 · Pam Freeman · Homesteading

Winter bird feeding is a fun activity for the whole family to enjoy at a time of year when outdoor chores are at a minimum. It’s a great way to help nature and stay connected to the wild world around us.

Winter Hoof Care for Horses

December 20, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Homesteading, Horses-Donkeys

Hoof care is important any time of year, but particularly so in winter when conditions are the wettest and most worrisome.

Wintering Pigs on Pasture

December 20, 2022 · Jodi Cronauer · Pigs

What could be more fun and exciting than seeing a group of pasture piglets running through the warm, green grass of summer? Not much in my opinion!

Watering Cattle in Winter

December 20, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Cattle

Watering cattle in winter is crucial. During cold weather, ranchers need to pay attention to water sources to make sure they don’t freeze.

Repairing Water Lines: Frost-Free and Flowing

December 8, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Self-Reliance

Enjoy this adventure in replacing water lines to avoid winter frost.

Evergreen Tree Care and Diseases

December 8, 2022 · Melanie Teegarden · Growing

Learning the basics of evergreen tree care can yield a bounty of useful products for your homestead. In addition to shade, wind insulation, and oxygen production, various evergreens can yield nuts, edible buds, as well as inner bark and needles for tea.

A Universal Tractor Maintenance Checklist

December 8, 2022 · Jeremy Chartier · Tractors & Farm Equipment

Using a tractor maintenance checklist is a great way to keep your small farm tractor operating smoothly. For many of us, we’ve come to rely on our tractor, and being without it is a great inconvenience.

Farm Equipment Winter Maintenance

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

Winter maintenance of farm equipment is necessary for any equipment 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.

A Guide to Natural Cold Remedies

December 8, 2022 · Rhonda Crank · Canning & Kitchen, Self-Reliance

As cold and flu season comes upon us, more and more people are looking for natural cold and flu remedies. My family has used and benefited from these home remedies for cold and cough for many years.