If you’ve been paying attention to homesteading magazines and farming websites lately, you may have noticed the term “chicken tractor” a time or two – or twelve! But what exactly is a chicken tractor – and why do you need one? If you raise chickens, using a chicken tractor is one of the best things …
If there is one image that is iconic to peaceful, rural life on a farm, it is that of a cow serenely walking around a pasture, with a cowbell gently tolling. But do you ever wonder why cows wear bells in the first place? And the more you think about it the stranger it seems. …
Chickens are wonderful. They provide us with plenty of eggs, useful fertilizer and, of course, we eat them for food. But plenty of other creatures also love to eat chickens, with hawks being one of the biggest threats to backyard and barnyard chickens alike. If you’ve got a flock of chickens, you’ll want to do …
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If you’re like most homeowners, then you probably spend a good amount of time and money each year trying to get rid of clover in your lawn. And if you’re like me, then you’ve probably tried just about every method out there – from herbicides to manual removal – with mixed results at best. But …
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Do candles ever go bad? This is a question that is asked more often than you might think. Candles aren’t something you eat, so it seems like you wouldn’t need to worry about it. But some candles are made from waxes and other materials that are organic in nature, and that implies there could be …
Sugar is one of those kitchen staples that we often take for granted. It’s always there, sitting in our pantries or cabinets, waiting to be used in our next baked dessert, spooned into a cup of coffee or making a delicious pitcher of sweet tea. But some folks assert that sugar can spoil when kept …
Canned food can be a convenient and shelf-stable option no matter what kind of food you like. From meats and broth to fruits and veggies, and even dairy products, there is a canned option ready to buy and, seemingly, ready to eat. But you may wonder whether it’s safe to eat canned food without cooking …
If you’re thinking about raising sheep, it’s only natural that you’ll begin to wonder about the ins and outs of breeding and the lambing process. We all know there’s a gestation period for pregnant women, but what about sheep? What’s the gestation period for sheep? Sheep gestate for around 147 days on average. The amount …
I have a very passionate, personal motivation for enriching the lives of people living with disabilities. I myself am disabled, I have a son with a serious form of epilepsy and is on the autism spectrum, a daughter who I rebel against calling “normal”. She was diagnosed as a downs baby when I was pregnant, …
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Reliable sources of heat are essential for homesteaders seeking to produce their own food and power, as well as those in need of backup heating or heating for detached outbuildings. Wood for an open, traditional fireplace or a modern woodstove is generally considered the most dependable choice and available pretty much everywhere. However, if you …
