Why You Should Keep Guinea Fowl on Your Homestead
Guinea fowl are quickly becoming a favorite among homesteaders and self-sufficient enthusiasts. These unique birds do more than just add a touch of...
Chicken Coop Mistakes You Should Avoid at All Costs
It’s easy to raise chickens, and you can do it in the smallest spaces. Six chickens can provide you with six fresh eggs a day, and you always have...
This Is How I Kept My Livestock Alive During The Disaster
Taking care of livestock during a natural disaster's fallout is... whew. I'm still sore in places that I didn't know I could be sore in and, to be...
Common Cowkeeper Mistakes Even The Most Advanced Can Make
Has your herd been getting sick too much lately? Are your cows not as productive or happy as they used to be? These challenges can leave even the...
Better Than Chickens?
Thinking of raising poultry like ducks, or quails for lower feed cost or egg varieties? Whatever the reason may be, exploring alternative options...
Quail Eggs vs Chicken Eggs
One of the many dilemmas homesteaders face is the type of livestock to raise on their land. Something that often comes into question is whether to...
Cow Raising Mistakes That Even the Most Advances Homesteaders Make
Raising cows seemed like the next logical step in my homesteading journey but I never thought that there were so many cow raising mistakes. I'd...
Do This To Keep Predators Away From Your Property
Imagine waking up one morning to discover unsettling paw prints near your doorstep or witnessing a frightening encounter between your beloved pet...
These Animals Are Stealing Your Chicken Eggs
Ah, the bounty of your work as a chicken keeper. You go out to your coop first thing in the morning and- wait a second, where are the eggs? Are the...
You Should Never Keep These Livestock Together
Many people believe that we should house all kinds of different livestock together, the way our ancestors may have. Sometimes, it can be beneficial...
These Mistakes Could Kill Your Livestock
Small farms and beginner farmers often lose livestock. There is, after all, a saying in the farming world: if you have livestock, you'll also have...
These Are The Most Dangerous Chicken Breeds. Do You Have Any Of Them?
Setting up a chicken coop on your farmstead is indeed an exciting and valuable adventure that comes with its own fair share of challenges. One such...
8 Miniature Farm Animals You Should Raise
You might have a personal preference – maybe your grandparents raised horses on their farm back home, or you think that cattle would be a fun...
Geese
If you are looking to add some entertainment to your homestead, raise some geese. They are one of the most endearing types of poultry and there will...
What Should I Feed My Chickens In Winter?
Many first-time chicken keepers find themselves swooning over baby chicks during the spring, enjoying fresh eggs throughout the summer and fall but...
Low Maintenance Animals for Your Homestead
While many of us dream of a ranch with sprawling acreage and thousands of head of cattle or another high-production type of livestock, it isn't...
Why We Don’t Eat Turkey Eggs
Americans go crazy for eggs. Chicken eggs at least. The average Joe or Jane eats about 250 of 'em every year! There's also a growing interest in...
10 Things To Never Feed Your Pigs
Pigs have been unfairly labeled as unclean animals who eat anything. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Pigs are actually extremely clean,...
Never Feed THIS to Your Chickens
Though our chickens roam the world and eat everything growing on it, there are some plants and food items that they really should avoid. In this...
What Livestock My Grandparents Raised During The Great Depression
When you take a look at the economy today, you certainly pause. Things cost more than they once did by a measure that we wouldn't have believed a...
Read This Before Getting Ducks
This is it! I've had it up to here with my ducks. Introducing the one and only article you need to read to warn you what you're going to go through...
6 Most Profitable Animals To Raise On Your Property
Choosing the right farm animals to raise can make all the difference if you’re looking to turn your homestead into a money-making machine. While the...
How To Raise Turkeys For Holiday Cash
I know it's September, but don't let stand in the way of you making some cash. Everyone looks for turkeys during Thanksgiving and Christmas. They...
Duck Eggs Vs. Chicken Eggs
Ah, do you want to raise chickens or ducks? For most people, the answer to that question will depend on which they prefer in the debate of duck vs....
How To Entertain Your Chickens
Now is a great time to unwind your homestead and declutter everything. However, as winters are over, your chickens might not be in the mood to stay...
Cow
Raising cows on your homestead is an important part of being self-sufficient because of the numerous benefits they provide. From food to fertilizer,...
Why Are My Chickens Losing Feathers?
Seeing chicken feathers all around your coop can be stressful at times. The bigger problem arises when you notice bald patches on your chickens due...
This Could Kill All Your Chickens!
The highly infectious viral illness known as bird flu, or avian influenza, typically affects birds but can infect people and other animals. Several...
Should I Do This Again?
I know in most parts is spring already, but it’s never too early to prepare for the upcoming winter months. Last year, as I prepared for the cold...
Goat
Goats are wonderful animals to raise because of their unique and fascinating characteristics. They are extremely versatile and make great additions...
Security Dogs You Should Never Have On Your Property
Man's Best Friend. When securing a homestead, having a good dog is essential. Unfortunately, even though some dogs can be good guard dogs, they can...
Chickens vs Turkeys
When trying to decide on what your first poultry will be, you'll find yourself in a bit of a pickle. In fact, there are so many choices that you'll...
