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Choosing Yarn for Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving Projects
January 4, 2022 · · Homesteading

Add to Favorites When learning to weave, the rigid heddle loom is a good choice. It’s easy to work and you will quickly master the basics of weaving. Plus, setting …

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Raising Pigs for Profit
January 3, 2022 · · Pigs

Finding the best return on your investment when raising pigs for profit is the ultimate goal. Piglets are cute and fun to watch, but they grow quickly and require a lot of grain to grow to market weight.

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Stocking Your Food Pantry with Emergency Essentials
December 28, 2021 · · Self-Reliance

When planning your emergency food pantry, you should first ask yourself two questions: If an emergency occurs, what are the things I will most likely lack; and, what cooking facilities will I have in an emergency?

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Fire Evacuation Procedures: Do You Have a Plan?
December 28, 2021 · · Self-Reliance

Our fires in the state of Washington have been a lesson in preparing fire evacuation procedures. There was little time for evacuation for many residents.

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Avoiding, Recognizing, and Treating Hypothermia Symptoms
December 28, 2021 · · Self-Reliance

An enemy lurks in the coldest depths of the land, taking thousands of victims. But it’s not wildlife. It’s the cold itself.

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Detecting and Treating Lump Jaw in Cattle
December 27, 2021 · · Cattle

Lump jaw in cattle is a bacterial infection of the jawbone. 

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Breed Profile – The Red Wattle Pig
December 27, 2021 · · Pigs

The docile Red Wattle Pig has a mysterious history among heritage pig breeds. Sadly, it’s on the Threatened list of The Livestock Conservancy.

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What Size Generator Do I Need for My Farm, Ranch or Off-Grid Home?
December 22, 2021 · · Self-Reliance

Fixing the electrical grid after a storm takes time. That’s why it’s important to consider what size generator do I need before a power outage occurs.

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Beyond Straw Bale Gardens: The Six-Week Greenhouse
December 21, 2021 · · Growing

A new gardening trend gathered steam in 2013: grow vegetables out of an agricultural waste product, with a method that eases the back while building soil for future gardens. Straw bale gardening drew a lot of skepticism. But it works.

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All About Ankole Watusi Cattle
December 20, 2021 · · Cattle

Ankole Watusi are known as the “Cattle of Kings.” Their unmistakably large horns can spear a lion. The tribes of Africa that rely on them for survival call them sacred.

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How to Start Pig Farming Today
December 20, 2021 · · Pigs

I’ve always wanted pigs and been curious to learn how to start pig farming. I’ve never owned pigs, never even was a close friend of someone who raised homestead pigs.

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Self-Watering Planters: DIY Containers to Combat Drought
December 17, 2021 · · Growing

What holds five gallons of soil, uses 80 percent less water and costs less than a dollar? Self-watering planters! DIY instructions are simple and most materials can be recycled.

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Gardening Tips: 12 Common Gardening Mistakes to Avoid
December 17, 2021 · · Growing

Gardening can be a fun and easy way to put food on your family’s table. But it can also be frustrating when things don’t grow as you expected.

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An Easy Guide to Tanning Rabbit Hides
December 14, 2021 · · Homesteading, Rabbits

Many homesteaders see the value of raising rabbits for meat. Rabbits reproduce well, grow fast, eat food you can grow yourself, and produce manure for the garden.

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How to Attract Owls and Why You Should Give a Hoot
December 14, 2021 · · Homesteading

Learning how to attract owls to your homestead has many rewards including acting as a natural way to get rid of mice. The joy of spotting the magical birds on evening owl prowls is also a reward in itself.

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