When you get your first little clutch of chickens, you want to be able to enjoy them to the fullest, so having everything ready before your new peepers arrive is essential. Your chickens will do a very good job taking care of themselves, as long as you lay the foundation for … [Read more...]
17 Ways To Protect Your Chickens From Predators
I didn’t think it could ever happen to me, but it did. I lost half of my flock of chickens in a vicious predator attack. It was swift, it was silent, and it happened just fifteen minutes after my family left the yard to go inside for dinner. We were devastated by the loss of our … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Nesting Boxes For Chickens
There are countless designs for chicken nesting boxes, but these are probably the easiest ones to make, and chickens love them! If you're a chicken owner but not great at building things or don't have a lot of time to spare, I highly recommend trying this out. Basically, you … [Read more...]
DIY Chicken Coop for Less Than $15
If you've ever thought about getting chickens so you can have fresh eggs every day (thus saving any money that you spend on eggs), then you probably already know that you will need a chicken coop. The problem is, most prebuilt coops cost several hundred dollars, thus erasing … [Read more...]
Raising Goats 101: Here’s How To Get Started
As a homesteader, you are always looking for what works best on your land and anything that might add to your lifestyle or augment your goals. Goats are often an overlooked option, but they will add value to many farmsteads. There are many reasons you may want to consider … [Read more...]
7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Got Pigs
Pigs are a great animal for homesteaders for many reasons, the most important of which is that they literally turn vegetables into bacon! For the amount of money you spend on feed, you'll get a huge return on your investment in the form of bacon, ham, pork chops, and more. Of … [Read more...]
How To Kill Moles In Your Garden Or Yard
There is some debate about whether moles are a problem for gardeners. Some people argue that moles will aerate your soil, eat grubs and pests, and give you free fertilizer. On the other hand, they can dig up freshly planted seed beds, uproot brand new plants, and generally make a … [Read more...]
Chickens Not Laying Eggs? Here’s What To Do
Have your chickens been laying fewer eggs than they used to or stopped altogether? Some people think there's nothing they can do about this and that they'll just have to wait for their chickens to start producing more eggs again. Fortunately, that's not true at all. There are … [Read more...]
Top 5 Birds To Raise On Your Homestead
Poultry birds are essential to the sustainability of a homestead. It is simply the most economical way to provide protein for the kitchen table in both good times and bad. While a chicken surely cannot provide the same amount of meat as a cow or even a goat, they are far … [Read more...]
15 Best Goat Breeds for Homesteaders
Keeping goats on the homestead can provide the family with both a steady supply of milk and protein-rich meat. Goats are exceptional foragers, or “browsers,” and will gladly take over your brush clearing and mowing chores. Choosing the right breed of goats to keep on your … [Read more...]
10 Best Dog Breeds For Guarding Your Livestock
Livestock guardian dogs can protect your livestock from both four-legged predators and two-legged threats both now and especially during an SHTF scenario. The dedicated canines will alert you to potential threats and fight to the death to protect their barnyard wards. While … [Read more...]
10 Ways To Keep Your Chickens Happy And Healthy This Winter
Raising chickens in the winter can seem challenging, especially for new chicken owners. Cold mornings and less daylight make the wintertime unenjoyable for most people. You walk outside to tend to your chickens and feel frozen immediately. Just because you are cold and don’t … [Read more...]
20 Pet & Livestock First Aid Supplies to Stockpile
Homestead pets and livestock can become ill or injured at the most inconvenient times. Even before an SHTF scenario, you might not be able to get a vet to come save an animal in time. Learning how to handle minor or even life-threatening livestock emergencies could save not only … [Read more...]
DIY Automatic Pig Waterer
Pigs have a reputation for being messy for a good reason: they are very messy! If you put down a bowl or trough of water, it is going to get dirty fast and you are going to have to freshen it all the time. To get around this problem, try building a pig waterer. This is a lot … [Read more...]
4 Things to Feed to Your Chickens So They Lay Eggs Year Round
Contrary to popular belief, chickens can lay eggs year round. Some people say the heat of the summer, the short days of winter, or old age will stop chickens from producing eggs. Those things do have an effect, but even so, chickens will keep producing eggs all year and for … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Consider Sheep for Your Homestead
If you have a small homestead or are fairly new to homesteading, sheep are an excellent livestock option. They don't require a lot of space and are fairly easy to handle. That's just a couple reasons why you should consider getting them for your homestead. In this video, The … [Read more...]
Chicken Coop for $50 and 1 Hour To Build
Why buy something expensive when you can make it yourself? Even a halfway decent chicken coop is going to cost you at least $100, probably more. But what if I told you it's possible to get a great chicken coop for only $50? If you own chickens, like DIY projects, and you have … [Read more...]
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