If you’re thinking about raising pigs, you might be asking yourself, “how many pigs should you have per acre of land?” The answer might surprise you. Why? Because there is no hard and fast answer on how many pigs you can raise per acre! Generally, you can keep up to 30 pigs per acre. However, …
It’s gross, but it’s true – kissing bugs get their names from biting people where they kiss – near their lips. Because of this, I prefer to call these pests by their other name – the assassin bug. Fortunately, we don’t have assassin bugs where I live, and that’s good news. These creatures are truly …
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All gardens have pests; snails, termites, and worms are a few common ones. With that said, some pests are worse than others. The Hammerhead worm is one of the worse pests that your garden could encounter. Should you kill hammerhead worms? Yes, you definitely should kill them. Dissolve them in salt and/or vinegar and make …
Today, the majority of people have become oblivious to the waste that is ending up in landfills. Has the generation of people who could construct, and repair things been superseded by people who are too eager to throw things away? Many items that are broken are simply thrown away. Countless items that are not broken, …
Let’s face it, pregnancy, and the miracle of birth are amazing. How does one make a whole other person, calf, or anything with a heartbeat inside of themselves? Watching that new soul come into the world is about the most emotional thing I have ever witnessed in my life. I always wanted a natural birth; …
A homesteader’s life, despite what any person who lives the 9 to 5 thinks, is not a simple one. Countless tasks are constantly being added to the work schedule, therefore it is vital to be organized and willing to embrace technology, tools or techniques that help to render this lifestyle achievable. The usefulness of plastic …
While any person can survive without eating for three or four weeks before any serious health issues occur it is only possible to survive for three or four days without water. The human body is made up of 70% water, a decent indication of why water is so important to everyone. Water is everywhere, we …
Most homesteaders want to be 100% self-sufficient. But even having a single cow producing milk every day can bring in a little extra cash on the side – and why not? All of the homesteaders I know have at least five cows producing milk all the time. They stagger pregnancies to ensure they have milk …
Waxed paper is basically paper that has been made water-resistant through the application of wax. This paper is used in cooking and food storage for the non-stick properties that the wax grants. This is somewhat common knowledge, but there are other ways that waxed paper can be used. Let’s take a look at some clever …
Raising rabbits is something I’ve wanted to do for quite some time, but I’m not quite ready to take the leap. It’s not because I’m worried about the challenges of feeding them. In fact, rabbits are some of the easiest critters you can care for! As herbivores, they can eat just about any kind of …
