When you think about the most common homestead intruders - like coyotes, foxes, and hawks, for example - it can be tough to appreciate the role that these creatures play in the local ecosystem. ...
How to Feed Sheep, What Not to Feed, Cutting Costs, and More
If you’re new to raising sheep, knowing what to feed your flock can be downright overwhelming, and knowing what NOT to feed your flock is vitally important. Like people, sheep don’t require ...
Seasonal Tax Tips for Homesteaders and Hobby Farmers
It’s that joyful time of year again. No, I’m not talking about chick hatching time or seed catalog time. It’s not time for lambing, nor is it time to harvest the tomatoes. It’s tax ...
Is It Okay to Feed Bread to Pigs? The Benefits and Considerations
I have raised pigs for several years now on my farm, and let me tell you - it has been a learning process! I’ve learned everything there is to know (and then some) about how tenacious pigs can be, ...
Which Livestock Guardian Animal is Right for My Farm?
If you’re raising large groups of animals, you might wonder what kind of systems you need to put in place to keep them protected from predators. While building strong, durable fences should be your ...
8 Goose Breeds to Consider For Your Homestead
An entertaining and productive addition to any backyard flock, the goose is commonly avoided by livestock beginners - and for no good reason. Many people (myself, at one time, included) believe ...
How to Shear a Sheep the Right Way
Shearing sheep is an essential part of good flock management. If you have sheep, shearing not only helps to maintain clean, sanitary conditions but also prevents summer overheating. Plus, it ...
8 Ways to Use Frozen Herbs in Your Cooking
There’s nothing I love more than walking out to the garden on a hot summer afternoon and clipping a few sprigs of fresh basil to use in my cooking. Unfortunately, in the dead of winter, the ...
8 Food You Should Can in Spring
Fall is an incredibly busy time. Between trying to prepare your barns and chicken coops for the harsh conditions ahead to making sure everything is buttoned up in your garden, it can be tough ...