Chickens are a fantastic livestock choice for homesteaders, even for total beginners. They’re cheap, widely available, versatile, and can be kept even on a small property with the right setup. Whether you want meat, eggs, or both, you can’t go wrong! It’s easy to see why these birds are so popular, and in truth, they
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Most homesteaders pride themselves on preparedness. Whether it’s natural disasters, lean times, or just staying ahead of rising prices at the grocery store, it’s always a good idea to keep plenty of food on hand. Buying food in bulk is the best way to go in that regard. It will save you money and space
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Having animals around is a lot of work, but they’re always entertaining, and learning how to take care of them and help them thrive is a rewarding hobby unto itself. But most of us, I reckon, raise them for profit. If you keep goats, you are in luck because, compared to most other livestock, there
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Learning to can food at home is one of the best things you can do for improving food security, reducing waste, and keeping your pantry stocked with delicious, wholesome fruits, veggies, preserves, and more. Canning is a skill that is often passed down in families from generation to generation, but if you didn’t have anyone
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For homesteaders, having your own flock of chickens, even if it’s just a small backyard flock, is kind of a rite of passage… For so many of us, chickens are the most accessible livestock around, and also one of the most efficient: they will supply you with meat and eggs, and they are just tons
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If there’s one thing most home cooks can empathize with, it is a quest for greater efficiency in the kitchen. There’s always a tool or gadget out there that promises to speed up your workflow and give you precious minutes back in your day. Walk into any home goods or department store and you’ll find
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Nothing, and I mean nothing, beats fresh garden produce. Whatever it is you are growing, the taste, texture, and sheer enjoyment of eating garden-fresh crops is second to none. That’s why I garden myself, and I’m sure many of you do the same. But when winter closes in, the fun is definitely over. Most crops
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Caring for animals on the homestead only looks easy to those who have never done it. Naturally, some species are easier to care for than others. Goats tend to be on the difficult end of the spectrum, and even a small herd will require lots of time, effort, and energy from you—and that’s when things
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For all we know about the science of growing plants, gardening is more of an art form. That’s because you’ve got to take whatever Mother Nature sees fit to give you: When your plants need sunlight and warmth, it will be cloudy and cold. And when they need to stay cool, it will be blazing
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If you are like me, you spend a lot of time at home canning. I love canning not only because it helps me preserve the garden harvest I worked so very hard to get, but it also helps me stretch my grocery budget just that little bit farther. And, not for nothing, having a supply
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