Goat is one of the most popular animals for milk and meat production. These cute, friendly animals are much easier to raise than cows, making them the best animal to raise for a small-scale ...
38 Free DIY Beehive Plans & Ideas That Will Inspire You To Become A Beekeeper
It is a large part of our homestead. Not only are bees great for pollination, health benefits, and honey, but they are also a great way to make money to support your homestead. If you’ve never ...
Essential Things You Need To Know About Feeding Goats
I have goats and I love them. If it tells you anything, I have a sticker that reads ‘Goat Mom’ on the back of my truck. Maybe it’s a little embarrassing for my passengers, but I want the world to ...
How to Raise Rabbits for Meat: A Getting Started Guide for Beginners
If you are looking to raise a reliable meat source, then look no further than rabbits. They may seem small, but because they reproduce so quickly one rabbit can give anywhere from 125-250 ...
How to Raise Mealworms for Chickens in 4 Simple Steps: A Beginner’s Guide
Raising mealworms is something you need to consider seriously. They make tasty treats for all feathered fowl that you may be raising on your homestead. Most people raise mealworms for their chickens. ...
12 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before I Got My First Guinea Fowl
Is that a turkey? Well, no. It’s a guinea fowl. That is what many people ask when they first pull into a homestead to see these birds shuffling around. We took the plunge into guinea fowl ...
How to Build a (Practically) Free Chicken Coop in 8 Easy Steps
Are you toying with the idea of getting chickens? Are you having to wait on getting them because of the expense of the coop? I’ve been there. There are some really awesome chicken coops out ...
10 Things About Raising Pigs You Won’t Read in Books
Raising animals for meat is a unique experience. It is quite the accomplishment to see that you raised something all the way through from birth to freezer. It also brings comfort and peace of mind ...
12 Things You Need to Know Before Getting Your First Ducks
Raising ducks is an amazing experience! They are cute and bring a lot of entertainment to the yard. Plus, despite chicken's popularity as a backyard pet, ducks are actually easier to raise than ...