I would like to talk about a very important aspect of homesteading. Adjustments, the need comes along quite often so I want to talk about having the right attitude while making adjustments. The most important thing is to not let yourself feel like a failure if you have to make an adjustment. If you’re like …
Learn how to take care of chicky babies.
How to trim pig toenails.
I’m trying a new approach in my garden this year. All I want to do is attract wild bees.
Goats love to climb, but this baby goat we named William can’t make it to the top of his goat house, but he doesn’t give up.
These puppies just CAN’T leave the cat alone!
Pullet? Cockerels? Straight Run???? Becky explains what it all means.
Buff Orpington hens are one of my favorite chicken breeds, here’s why…
Look over Becky’s shoulder as she gives you a quick tour of everything she’s doing on her homestead.
Does your horse have a hoof crack that won’t go away? Becky shows you how to fix it for good.
There are a lot of different chicken nesting box plans out there. Here’s why I think mine’s the best…
I just love the Barred Rock breed. They are so sweet and gentle, and quiet. If you live close to other people and need a quiet, easy going chicken for some fresh eggs, you should consider Barred Rocks. They lay light brown eggs. They are on the small side, so they are easy to handle. …
I want to talk about what I feed my goats and see what other people are feeding theirs. We will get a homestead view of goat food. I live in Florida, so it’s warm here. I hardly feed any grain. If I do, I feed a hand full of Purina all stock per goat. I …
I LOVE brownies. Here’s my recipe for brownies that are pretty easy to make.
I decided to take my dairy goats to a breeder for their maden voyage. I don’t have a buck and am not sure I want to keep one on the homestead. For now I like to use a breeder. I want to concentrate on milk production rather then becoming a breeder. I bartered the baby …
I just have to give you an update on my new mule Charlie. Charlie is our first mule and we want him for ridding. We have Doodle’s our donkey for driving, and LOVE him!! We like to trail ride with friends and family so I needed a brave, calm mount. For me brave is the …
I have raised both Yorkshires and Hampshires and I like the Hampshires the best. How much did the butcher charge? $117.00 for everything. Slaughtering, custom cut and wrap, smoking, and making the sausage.
How to worm your chickens without using chemical pesticide wormers.
When you look at the bottom of the hoof you’ll see the frog down the middle, surrounded by the sole. My ponies’ feet are like Memphis, they have a lot of sole. The outside is covered by the hoof wall. Around the sole there is a thin line, that thin line separates the sole from …
Homesteading means being just a bit more self sufficient, being aware of what you consume, and making things yourself. Homesteading is a lifestyle not a location. You can be a homesteader even in the city.