Want to raise animals on your homestead for eggs, meat, profit, or companionship? This is your ultimate resource for raising homestead animals; chickens, ducks, horses, cattle – we love them all.
Keeping chicken water clean can feel like a losing battle. You fill the waterer in the morning and by the afternoon there’s dirt in it, feed floating on top, and a feather or two for good measure. While you’ll never…
Chickens peck. That part is normal. A quick peck to remind the others who’s boss is completely standard chicken behavior. But constant bullying, feather pulling, bloody vents, bald patches, or one poor hen being chased around the run? That’s a…
Sheep with black faces are so adorable! If you’ve ever thought about adding some black-faced sheep to your new flock, we’ve got all the top breeds of sheep with black faces right here for you. But why do some of…
Did you know that cows with names produce more milk?! And the ones with funny cow names probably produce even more! Yes, that is a genuine fact – a research study has found that cows with names produce on average…
Have you checked the price of pasture-raised, organic meat recently? Or even supermarket meat prices? Holy Toledo! The cost seems to keep skyrocketing. And if you eat lots of delicious meat like I do, then you must like that meat to…
Finding a bunch of eggs broken and empty when you go to collect them is heartbreaking. One cracked egg can quickly turn into a habit, and once a few hens realize eggs are edible, things can go downhill fast. The…
This winter has been fierce across the USA. In fact, snow is hammering my backyard as I write this now. Record-breaking cold snaps, relentless snowstorms, and bone-chilling temperatures have turned routine livestock care into a daily survival challenge. But here’s…
Are you looking for a chicken breed that lays jumbo-sized, delicious, brown eggs? Or maybe you want a chicken with gorgeous plumage and a fun personality? If so, then say hello to the Welsummer chicken! This legendary Dutch breed has…
Let’s talk about the 15 best dual-purpose chickens that thrive in cold, frigid, and wintry weather. While some dual-purpose chicken breeds stay inside waiting for spring, these fifteen strong breeds keep laying eggs and growing meat through snow, ice, and…
Winter might look quiet at first glance. But your homestead is about to host one of the most vivid seasons of all. While the garden sleeps under frost, a cast of tough, brilliant birds steps into the spotlight, flashing color,…
Say hello to the Wyandotte chicken! This gorgeous, curvy, cold-hardy chicken has been stealing hearts since the 1870s. And honestly? It’s not hard to see why. Picture a bird with feathers so intricately patterned they look hand-painted. Now imagine that…
Looking for chickens that can handle themselves well on pasture? Then let’s brainstorm the 21 mightiest free-range chicken breeds! These aren’t fancy show chickens. These are the survivors. The wanderers. The tough breeds that’ll turn your grass, bugs, and garden…
Bugs need your help! Insect populations have massively plummeted by more than 75% in some areas over the past few decades. And pollinators are disappearing at alarming rates. Remember when you used to drive along highways, and your windshield would…
Want to transform your garden into a thriving nocturnal ecosystem? Then it’s time to roll out the red carpet for bats! These incredible flying mammals are nature’s ultimate pest control squad. They hungrily devour thousands of mosquitoes, beetles, and moths…
Here’s everything homesteaders need to know before raising goats! First, know that goats are a handful. They’re surprisingly smart, stubborn, and always looking for trouble. You’ll find yourself laughing, shaking your head, and maybe chasing a goat or two before…