Even though root cellars are uncommon today, there are many ways to store food in a modern home. It’s important to know what the ideal conditions for storing foods are and then work towards getting as close to them as possible. I also love to have an organized pantry to store our year’s supply of food!
(That Doesn’t Look Like a Pile of Trash) So you got goats—or you’re dangerously close to getting—and now you’re Googling because you realized these little hay-gobbling hooligans can’t just live under a tree. Good instincts. Now, let’s get one thing straight: You do not need to drop thousands of dollars on a Pinterest-perfect goat palace….
There’s nothing quite like the chaos and cuteness of baby goats (also known as kids) bounding around your homestead. They’re little bundles of energy, curiosity, and mischief—all wrapped up in fuzzy adorableness. But as fun as they are, baby goats need a little more than just love and belly rubs to thrive. If you’re new…
(Or: How to Keep Your Bougie Backyard Birds Alive When It’s Freezing) So you’ve got chickens. They’re laying eggs, pecking around the yard, and maybe even following you like confused toddlers with feathers. But then winter hits—and suddenly, your cozy little homestead feels more like “Survivor: Arctic Edition.” Don’t panic. Your chickens aren’t as delicate…
Let’s set the record straight: goats are not natural gardening assistants. They are mischievous, four-legged wrecking balls with hooves. They will eat your prize heirloom tomatoes, rearrange your flower beds with zero remorse, and climb your compost pile like it’s Everest. So when I say “gardening with goats”, I don’t mean letting them frolic freely…
Hatching chicks at home can be one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences for any backyard chicken keeper. Whether you’re doing it for the first time or just need a refresher, using an incubator to hatch chicks gives you full control over the process—and trust me, watching those tiny beaks poke through the shell…
So you went and did it. You bought or hatched some new chicks, and now you’ve got a clutch of fresh fluffy butt wigglers ready to join your established flock. But hold up. You can’t just toss them in with your seasoned hens and call it a day. Without a proper introduction, you’ll end up…
Summer on the homestead can feel like a slow cooker—hot, sticky, and just a bit relentless. While you’re probably rolling your eyes at the thought of roasting in the sun, let me tell you—it’s the chickens who really need some help cooling off. But don’t worry. With a few simple hack-y, low-priced strategies, you can…
So. You bought land. Or maybe you inherited a few acres, finally ditched the HOA, and now you’re staring at a weedy back pasture thinking, “Yeah. Goats.” Welcome to the club. Raising goats on a small farm is one of the best things you can do — for your land, your pantry, and your soul….
If you’re raising livestock, keeping your animals safe from poisonous plants is non-negotiable. You don’t want your cows, goats, sheep, or horses accidentally nibbling on something that could make them sick—or worse. But here’s the kicker: many poisonous plants look perfectly harmless. Some even pop up in your pasture or garden without you realizing it….
If you’re new to the world of homesteading or cattle raising, there’s something both magical and mildly terrifying about your first pregnant cow. One minute she’s chilling in the pasture, chewing cud like it’s just another Tuesday, and the next — boom, signs of labor. Whether you’re raising beef or dairy cattle, knowing the stages…
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