Many people decide to raise sheep with the utopian thought they will be productive, low-cost members of the farm. While this is fairly true, it’s only true to a certain extent. A flock of ...
Can You Raise Pigs and Chickens Together?
Ask anywhere, and you’ll likely get the same response: You can’t raise pigs and chickens together. You might hear it from the farmer down the street who claims that his pig developed a taste ...
How to Raise Black Soldier Fly Larvae for Chicken Treats
Getting your chickens through a cold, snowy winter can be a difficult feat. However, providing plenty of high-fat treats is an excellent way to keep up egg production and to make sure your ...
Tips on Building a Strong Farm Fence That Will Last a Lifetime
If you raise livestock, you need a strong farm fence, simple as that. Fences aren’t just important for keeping animals in - or predators out - but also because they make your homestead look neat, ...
What is Bacillus Thuringiensis (Bt) and Should You Use It in Your Garden?
When you are researching natural, organic methods of controlling pests in your garden, you may have come across the name, “Bacillus thuringiensis,” or simply “Bt”, from time to time. Its name ...
Candling Eggs: Why Is It Important and How to Do It Right
Do you incubate your own chicken eggs for hatching? You’re probably already aware of how exciting this endeavor can be. Personally, I find chick hatching time to be some of the most thrilling ...
Why the Icelandic Sheep is Perfect for Homestead and Small Farms
One of the world’s oldest breeds of sheep, the Icelandic sheep has been around for more than 1100 years. Yet it’s often overlooked as one of the best breeds of sheep for small farmers. This is likely ...
8 Things to Consider Before Raising Geese
It seems as though just about every homestead in the country has a few chickens - or perhaps more than just a few - running around. Sure, chickens are great - but if you’re interested in trying out ...
20 Clever Uses for Dish Soap Other Than to Wash Dishes
Dish soap is great for...well, obviously, for washing dishes. But did you know there are many other ingenious uses for dish soap around your homestead, many of which extend beyond the kitchen sink, ...