Between a lack of food supplies and a rise in the use of harmful pesticides and urbanization, bees have had a very rough ride over the last few years. Sadly, this has put the environment in a very tough spot. This has put bees in a bit of a tough spot as well and, as …
15 Things To Do for Your Bees To Keep Them Healthy Read More »
Dehydration is a popular method of preserving food. You can make everything from fruit leather to jerky without much difficulty. There are many foods that you can dehydrate for an easy treat, but you should always know what you’re getting into with dehydration. Not all foods are good for dehydration and that’s something that you …
Sheep are common and popular livestock animals for farms and homesteads. Their fleece can be used for blankets and clothing, and there are obvious culinary benefits. They’re also entertaining to watch when they get excited. A flock of sheep will also give you a number of challenges, they have very specific dietary needs. If they …
What do Sheep Eat? Feeding Your Sheep the Right Diet Read More »
I’m an animal lover and a few years ago my family purchased a few horses and my sisters, and I started taking riding lessons. It took me a while to get used to it, but it was fun once I’d gotten into it. Now, horses are popular on farms and homesteads as vehicles both for …
Life is full of surprises and not all those surprises are of the pleasant sort. Some of those surprises can lead to some rather nasty situations, and when you’re living on a homestead off the grid those situations can escalate quickly. This makes protecting your homestead from intruders crucial. So, how do you protect your …
16 Ways to Protect your Homestead from the Bad Guys Read More »
Homesteaders, like everyone else, enjoy having pets – after all, they need cuddle therapy too occasionally. Of course, you’ll have to take certain precautions around your pets and keep them away from your livestock. While they’re a popular choice of pet, cats will sometimes go after birds. This can pose a serious problem for chicken …
When I was very little, we had chickens and, of course, chicken coops. While I may not remember much about that part of my childhood, I do remember going to the coop to gather eggs. Unfortunately, and this is common for all farmers, we also had flies on the property. Now, flies can be either …
22 Ways to Get Rid of Flies in your Chicken Coop Read More »
Growing up on hiking trails, in campsites, and going to Scout meets every two or three weeks gave me a healthy respect for some of the dangers posed by Mother Nature. Wild lettuce (Lactuca Virosa) is a plant that’s technically a weed. It’s a member of the dandelion family and has been used in traditional …
Over the last few years, we’ve seen a substantial push towards renewable energy and recycling. The idea is to reduce CO emissions and avoid damage to the environment – a noble cause. People have taken to keeping and/or reusing certain things (i.e. plastic bottles, aluminum cans, etc.) and preventing the accumulation of waste. This is …
Soap is something we all use on a daily basis and many people like to make soaps at home. There are so many variations in the shapes, colors, and scents that it’s almost impossible to track them all. It makes for an interesting gift and, if you work the flea market scene, homemade soaps can …
