Do you hear high-pitched yips at night and see shining eyes gazing at you from the underbrush? Chances are you've got some coyotes in the area. That's to be expected: they're prolific predators that ...
Should You Get a Barn Cat? Pros and Cons to Consider
If you’re thinking about getting a barn cat for your farm or homestead, there are lots of variables that need to be considered. The idea of a barn cat goes hand in hand with the classic ...
How to Safely Cut Down a Tree
Cutting down a tree takes some finesse. Unless we're talking about a sapling, you can't just go out and lop the thing down. It takes planning and care to cut a tree down or you risk harming yourself ...
Woodpile Basics: Tips on Caring for Firewood
In simplest terms, a woodpile is a stack of wood that you've chopped or purchased in preparation for burning. Some folks like to get creative with their stacking, while others just toss pieces ...
Everything You Need to Know About Livestock Auctions
If it’s summertime, you know what that means - it’s livestock auction time! Second only, perhaps, to the county fair or rodeo, the livestock auction is one of the most enjoyable events in the ...
How To Get Started With Apartment Homesteading
Many people start dreaming about homesteading when they're living in the city in an apartment. That's actually how I got started! I was living in a shared flat in downtown Toronto, dreaming of a more ...
8 Hay Buying Tips to Provide Your Livestock With Quality Feed
Are you shopping around for hay for your horses, sheep, cattle, or goats? It might seem like buying hay is straightforward enough but there are actually quite a few details that need to be taken ...
How to Get Started with Urban Foraging and Connect with Nature in the City
Urban foraging is the new craze in homesteading that has taken hold of many people. It's a way to get closer to nature and find food, medicine, and other valuable treasures in your own backyard - even ...
What to Consider When Getting a Tractor for Your Homestead
Many homesteaders dream of owning a tractor, but that doesn’t mean they should. Not all tractors are created equal, so the prospect of picking a tractor out, let alone deciding if you should buy ...