It’s a beautiful spring day but, rather than enjoying the fresh new grass, your cows are all swishing their tails and stamping their feet. Why? Because they’re surrounded by flies. Not only are flies annoying, but a heavy infestation can…
When my husband started whittling away in his workshop for hours on end, I got a little worried. Surely there were more pressing things to be doing than carving wooden birds? That was a couple of months ago, and now…
Comfrey is one of my favorite plants with its delicate flowers and hairy leaves. It lures snails away from my spinach, drops its leaves, and nourishes the earth, and grows so vigorously that it out-competes weeds. And that’s only the…
Not all chickens were made equal. Some, like the Polish chicken, wear their crests with all the style of the most eye-catching fascinator at Ascot while others strut around in their tufts and buffs like something out of a Jane…
Bumps and bruises are a part of life, especially if you’re as clumsy as I am. My natural inability to circumnavigate simple things like doorways has given me expert insights into the best herbs for bruises that I’d like to…
A chicken twisting its head upside down is a disturbing sight. A symptom of wry neck, this condition is easy to treat, if a little time-consuming, and even easier to prevent. Wry neck can be caused by different issues, all…
Benjamin Franklin once said there is “Much virtue in herbs, little in men,” which is why this article will focus on which herbs can be planted together, rather than how to live harmoniously with your husband! This article will also…
Growing your own food is one of the best ways to live a healthier lifestyle. If, however, you’re like me and have more of a purple thumb than a green finger, the concept of growing anything is pretty daunting. In…
Chickens can add a new dimension to your life, whether you’re homesteading or living in an urban environment. Their most incredible super power is their ability to produce eggs but that’s not all they’ve got going for them. What Do…
Few of us will ever know why the chicken crossed the road, but we do know that they’re intelligent, amusing, and, sometimes, challenging. Why do chickens eat their own eggs? Can chickens swim and, if so, do they do breaststroke?…
No self-respecting homesteader would leave their animals without the three essentials – water, food, and shelter. Whether it’s to get out of the baking sun, shelter from the rain, or get protection from the wind, your livestock needs adequate shelter…
All hoofed animals are susceptible to fungal and bacterial infections of the hoof. Horses often suffer from mud fever, greasy heels, and thrush, while our cloven-hoofed friends – sheep, cattle, and goats – are all prone to hoof rot. Whether…
Homesteaders have a healthy respect for goats and appreciate their hardiness, versatility, and ability to eat practically anything. That’s only the half of it, though. Goats are incredible beasts and have been celebrated throughout history. Did you know that, according…
The last time I used a power tool with extension cables, I nearly beheaded all my ducks. Since then, I’ve been on the look-out for the best cordless drill under 100 bucks. Join me as I find out what puts…
So, what is a wether goat? A wether goat is a buck or buckling that has been castrated or, to put it bluntly, had its testicles removed. While it may sound like little more than a garden ornament, the answer…