When it comes to diagnosing and treating a pig for any kind of ailment, let’s just say it’s definitely going to be easier said than done. If you’ve ever worked with a pig, you know that each has ...
The Basics of Making Fish Net and 3 Techniques to Try
If there's one thing I've learned on my journey towards self-sufficiency, it's that it's good to know a variety of fishing techniques. We've already covered the awesomeness that is making fish traps, ...
6 Safety Tips for Handling an Aggressive Pig Effectively
For the most part, I have been lucky in my on-farm interactions. I was attacked by a rooster once. He spurred my leg and caused some bleeding, but nothing major (though I must admit that rooster ...
11 Citrus Tree Pests and Diseases That Can Destroy Your Grove
People who live in subtropical or tropical regions are lucky because they can grow citrus fruits, but the downside is that these trees come with plenty of pests and diseases. Some of these problems ...
Is Chicken Coop Dust Harmful and How Can You Limit It?
We’ve all been there. You spend an afternoon cleaning out the chicken coop, and by the time you head inside for the night, you’re coughing, hacking, and congested. It has to be all that chicken ...
Raising Livestock in the City: The Best Animals to Choose and Tips for Success
Do you find yourself longing for the country life but live in the city? Every year, more people begin the homesteading journey, which usually involves raising livestock. If you want to live 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 ...
Growing Sugarcane: How to Plant and Care For This Sweet Treat
There's a reason why sugarcane is the number one commercially harvested plant in the world - it's a sweet treat. Grown in the billions of tons, it provides up to 70 percent of the world's commercial ...
13 Common Basil Plant Pests and Diseases
Basil is one of the most popular culinary herbs to grow, thanks to its fragrance and delicious flavor. It's also one of the easiest herbs to grow, so when your basil plants start to die, you wonder ...