Heidi Hawthorn, Author at Homestead Survival Site

How I Feed 30 Chickens For Only $1.25 a Day

In this video, Justin Rhodes talks about how he feeds 30 chickens for only $1.25 a day. That’s only 4 cents a day per chicken!

Whether you’re exploring the land around your homestead or just learning about edible plants, knowing which plants are toxic is essential.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to make a 1000-year-old energy drink that was popular in the 18th century. It’s called switchel.

This do-it-yourself cinder block bench is so easy, anyone can do it. All you need are 14 cinder blocks, six 4×4 posts, and some adhesive.

If there is one topic I hear about the most, it has to be the reluctant spouse. I hear it from homesteaders, preppers, and survivalists.

The couple in this video have taken homesteading to a whole new level. They are homesteading off a boat, and they call it long term sailing.

This video comes from a family in the thick of homesteading. They offer a unique view of what it’s like to live on a homestead.

This series from Kentucky Homestead will give you a great idea of the kind of work involved restoring an old cabin.

In this video, John from the Youtube channel, Growing Your Greens, explains his easy method for making high-quality compost for your garden.

This is the very first post, so I thought I’d use it to explain the concept of homesteading and the purpose of this site.