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How to Grade a Driveway

October 12, 2021 · Jeremy Chartier · Tractors & Farm Equipment

Add to Favorites Learning how to grade a driveway on the farm or homestead is not all that difficult, but some basic concepts and tips will make the process easier. …

Removing Porcupine Quills From Cattle

October 12, 2021 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Cattle

Removing porcupine quills from pets, cattle, and other livestock is an unpleasant task for everyone involved.

The porcupine is a peaceful, timid rodent whose unique method of self-defense often causes grief to inquisitive animals.

Minimizing Fire Risk on the Farm

October 10, 2021 · Jeremy Chartier · Tractors & Farm Equipment

Flammable materials are abundant on every farm and homestead. Barn and coop fires are an unfortunately common issue, but there are a few critical things we can do to avoid a catastrophe.

Growing Herbs Indoors Successfully

October 7, 2021 · Lisa Steele · Growing

Add to Favorites Before the weather turns cold each fall, I harvest as many herbs as I can and set them out to dry so they will be available to use …

Cheap Fencing Ideas for the Homestead

October 5, 2021 · Rhonda Crank · Fences, Sheds & Barns

Well-constructed and maintained electric fencing for sheep is effective for keeping domesticated animals in and predators out. Here’s how.

Get Rid of Mice Naturally: No Antidotes for Modern Rat Poisons

October 5, 2021 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Homesteading

Why would you want to get rid of mice naturally? Well, sooner or later, if you have chickens, you’re going to have to deal with mice and/or rats.

The Lincoln Longwool Sheep

October 5, 2021 · Countryside Contributor · Sheep

Canadian Kate Michalska is farming the endangered Lincoln Longwool sheep as a conservation project but says their meat is lovely and mild to eat.

Your Guide to Dairy and Beef Cattle Breeds

October 5, 2021 · Countryside Contributor · Cattle

Add to Favorites By Heather Smith Thomas – There are so many cattle breeds and crosses that it’s hard to know which ones to choose when researching how to start …

Flystrike Treatment for Livestock and Poultry

October 5, 2021 · Janet Garman · Homesteading

Whether you have a full farming operation or just a small hobbyfarm, flystrike treatment for livestock and poultry is information you need to know.

Springing Through Fall and Winter With Cover Crops

September 29, 2021 · Countryside Contributor · Growing

Cover crops are named because of their role in preserving soil health. They cover the ground to reduce exposure and the negative impacts that come with it.

Why You Should Consider Wintering Geraniums

September 29, 2021 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Growing

Wintering geraniums not only saves money, it also saves special memories. As a warm October day arrives, I force myself to uproot blooming pots of geranium plants to store away for winter.

Hunting for Food in the Wild

September 29, 2021 · Countryside Contributor · Self-Reliance

There are many excellent reasons to go hunting for food in the wild. Recent food shortages at grocery stores around the country got me thinking.

10 Frugal Homemade Fire Starters for Your Hearth or Emergency Pack

September 29, 2021 · Marissa Ames · Holiday, Self-Reliance

Add to Favorites Save money on your survival gear list by making items from scratch. Homemade fire starters combine free or upcycled materials with inexpensive combustibles. Whether you need to …

6 Pig Farming Equipment Essentials for Your Farm

September 27, 2021 · Janet Garman · Pigs

There are not a lot of must-have pig farming equipment items for homestead hog raising. Besides the infrastructure needed for almost any livestock, other tools are rarely used. Shelter, secure fencing, and a container to hold plenty of fresh water are the bare bones of hog raising.