Did you know the color of an egg yolk indicates how nutritious it is? How is an egg from a pastured hen different than an egg from confined factory hens?
Category: Homesteading
Living Off The Land and Thriving with Self Sufficiency
Here are some guidelines to follow while setting up your bluebird house.
Explore the wonders of beekeeping and its positive impact on the environment. Find out how bees can benefit your garden and fruit trees.
Discover the versatility of natural wood charcoal. Learn how to make your own charcoal for grilling, heating, gardening, and more.
Learn the simple steps to smoking salmon at home. Explore different brine recipes and techniques for delicious, flavorful results.
Katahdin Sheep were initially developed as a meat breed but their ease of care and adequate milk supply have got people wondering if they could substitute as a dairy breed.
The following are the reasons for keeping hens in the garden.
Once you get your baby chicks home, hopefully you have everything ready. Here’s what they are going to need from you now.
The key to attracting any bird to your backyard is to meet their specialized needs for food, water, shelter, and nesting sites.
If you are interested in starting your own flock, here are a few tips from the expert.
Beekeeping is an ancient DIY art, performed by amateurs and makers for centuries. Anyone can produce natural honey at home. People keep bees in many different kinds of hives, but we will focus on a cheap and simple design, called the Honey Cow.
Learn the essentials of off-grid living and discover how to disconnect from the grid for a more sustainable lifestyle.
There are many ways to become more self sufficient. Here are 10 ways that you can start your road towards independence.
If you are thinking of having a colony or two of bees on your property, here is a list of some of the tools you will need.
Before building your run you need to gather the right materials and tools, so hopefully I can help you with that in this article.