Whether you’re new to homesteading, or just want to tap into a bit of the rural aesthetic, chickens are an easy way to start. But sometimes, even chickens need a little help. Like every other animal, ...
Why You Need a Chicken Wormer and 2 Steps to Efficient Worming
Are you a proud chicken owner? I know I am! I love my little birds because they require so little yet give back so much. However, chickens do have certain pests that they must contend with. As their ...
Goat Fencing: Important Tips to Consider to Build the Perfect Fence
Are you the proud owner of goats? Or perhaps you’re considering becoming a proud owner of goats? Well, if so, the first thing you need to consider is the type of fencing you’re going to use to keep ...
How to Butcher a Rabbit Humanely in 6 Quick and Easy Steps
Have you ever considered raising rabbits for meat? They are a great small meat source. You can get hundreds of pounds of meat per year from a few rabbits. Who would’ve thought? And with the right ...
Bottle Feeding Goats: 10 Important Points You Need to Consider
‘Goat Mom’….if you ever see this sticker on the back of a pick-up truck, you’ll know that you probably just passed me on the highway. Yes, I get a lot of strange looks, and it makes a lot of people ...
How to Get Rid of Small Hive Beetles for Good with 13 Fail-Proof Options
Bees are such a valuable part of the landscape - and definitely worth investing in if you don’t have them already. However, they aren’t the easiest creatures to have around and there are certain ...
How to Trim a Goat’s Hooves in 5 Simple Steps to Prevent Infection
For some people, homesteading is scary. You have to deal with animals, plants, and a whole new different lifestyle. Well, one thing I’m learning to overcome is the fear of trimming my goats’ hooves. ...
How to Milk a Goat in 10 Easy Steps (and How to Properly Store the Milk)
Why did you invest in goats? Was it to clear your land, to have as a pet, to use as a meat source, or to raise as a dairy source? Well, for me, it was for many of the reasons I just mentioned. I ...
How to Build a Goat Shed with a Loft Bed for Almost $0
My husband and I had made the decision to branch out from chickens and buy our first goat. Obviously, we were a little green about the whole thing because we only purchased one (and 1 goat quickly ...