We love our girls, we really do! If you are considering adding some chickens to your backyard homestead, here are my top 5 reasons to do so. Of course, with 5 reasons to keep chickens, we have to add “and 4 reasons NOT to”. Bug and Pest Control Chickens are great for bug control. They …
Are you looking for a way to get rid of some of your old clothes and get some new ones in return? Clothing budgets are being stretched very thin these days for many. Getting quality clothing at an affordable price is sometimes a challenge. Besides the yard sales, thrift stores, and hand me downs, holding …
Clean water is a necessity for life. No clean water=disease or even death. But, how do you get clean water on the go or in an emergency situation? Have you heard of LifeStraw? Take a LifeStraw with you. This easy-to-use filtered water bottle removes 99.9999% of bacteria so you can rest assured that you will …
In order to can low acid veggies like corn, okra, green beans and peas, you MUST use a pressure canner. No amount of time in a water bath canner will safely can these. And, once you get the hang of it, it’s fast and easy to do! Canning Corn: This is actually best if you …
As your garden produces, you need a way to preserve all that goodness. Try these pressure canning recipes to get started. You can freeze, dehydrate or can your produce to store it for later use. If you decide to can your produce, you’ll need to know that low acid vegetables like peas, green beans, peppers, …
Keeping rabbits on the homestead means you need to learn about their anatomy and issues that come up with it. One big issue with larger rabbits is sore hocks. What exactly are sore hocks? Sore hocks are painful infections on the bottom of the rabbit’s foot or feet, which makes them difficult for them to …
Grocery prices are going up everywhere.The other day, I took my husband grocery shopping with me and I sighed when I looked at all the prices. “I remember when that cream cheese was only $1.09 a block. Now, it’s $2.50 on SALE” “See that sour cream there? It used to be $1.50, now it’s $1.99” …
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Many homesteaders are crafty by nature. They can take twigs and make a beautiful garden bed, or entwine some rattan and lace and make gorgeous tablecloths or even their own gloves and mittens in the winter. I personally am missing that Martha Stewart DNA in my blood, so crafting is not something I do on …
I’ve been without a dryer for nearly 3 years now. We could’ve replaced it many times ago, but decided for one reason or another to continue hanging clothes on the clothesline. Of course, you can still hang clothes outside to dry in the winter, but it’s very cooooold on the old hands. We bought a …
Yes, we raise our own chickens, and yes, we use everything but the cluck around here! Someone once asked, “What do you do with the chicken FEET?” When most people think about chicken feet, the first thing that comes to mind is a pair of shoes. But for homesteaders, chicken feet are a valuable resource. …
