Materials and Tools for a Chicken Pen
Before building your run you need to gather the right materials and tools, so hopefully I can help you with that in this article.
Homesteading
Living Off The Land and Thriving with Self Sufficiency
How to Repel Urban Fox from Your Garden by Using a Radio
If you have experienced a problem with foxes in your garden, then I strongly recommend that you try using a radio.
Koi Pond and Waterfall
How to care for koi in a koi pond. Top most asked question answered.
Goats – Crucial for The Self-Reliant Homesteader
Ever thought about getting a goat? Here are several reasons why these wonderful animals are an important part of self-reliant farming or homesteading.
Is it Safe to Drink Water from Rain Barrels?
Use the rain barrels for the purpose its intended and that is to collect rain water and water plants and grass.
Rattlesnakes on the Homestead – Small Predators for Any Size Prey
A basic overview of the threat posed by rattlesnakes for the homesteader. A discussion of rattlesnake behavior and avoidance techniques.
How to Make Your Own Pure Maple Syrup
How to make your own homemade delicious maple syrup.
Homestead Predators – Coyotes Work in Teams
Of all the common predators, the coyote is perhaps the most troublesome.They are a threat to small animals around the homestead.
What Equipment You Need to Maintain a 3 Acre Homestead
There are some pieces of equipment that are really necessary to own to be able to keep your property in prime condition.
What Does it Mean to ‘Live Simply?’
The growing simple living movement encompasses a few different philosophies, from slow food to self-sufficiency. At its heart, simple living is about consuming less and living more mindfully
Looking for a Cow for Your Homestead
Since my mini-farm is only two acres, I thought that the idea of a cow was a bit of ridiculous thought and laughed at the idea. Wayne went on to explain that the ideal cow for a small farm or homestead would be the Dexter bovine.
Predators on The Homestead – Rodents
Rodents can be predators on the homestead, especially when the young of small animals are involved. This article discusses the threat posed by mice and rats for homesteaders that are trying to raise small animals, and it offers suggestions for dealing with the problem.
Homestead Predators – Raccoons Are Clever
Raccoons are homestead predators that look like bandits with those Lone Ranger type masks over their eyes. Don’t let their looks fool you – they’re much more clever than the common bandit you might encounter.
Starting a Chicken Farm The Organic Way – Guidelines for Raising Organic Chickens In Your Backyard
The concept of an organic chicken is still in the gray areas even now as the certain conditions that are required for organically starting a chicken farm could be varied and sometimes conflicting from one farm to another. So what really is the meaning of organic in the whole context of organic chicken farming?
A Return to Homesteading
Ten Reasons People Are Becoming More Self Reliant Tired of the rat race, fast food and feeling out of touch with your world? These days people are becoming more self reliant, depending on themselves for what they eat, what they wear and even how they light their homes and run their appliances. Here are ten […]