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.
Category: Homesteading
Living Off The Land and Thriving with Self Sufficiency
“I am – just as you are – a unique, never-to-be-repeated event in this universe.
The following are the reasons for keeping hens in the garden.
“Encouragement is the oxygen of the soul.” ~ George M. Adams
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.
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.
“Some people like to paint pictures, or do gardening, or build a boat in the
Before building your run you need to gather the right materials and tools, so hopefully I can help you with that in this article.
“In the Spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.” ~
If you have experienced a problem with foxes in your garden, then I strongly recommend that you try using a radio.
Ever thought about getting a goat? Here are several reasons why these wonderful animals are an important part of self-reliant farming or homesteading.