Ducklings, like their adult counterparts, are omnivores from birth, but determining what baby ducks can and cannot eat can be tricky since there are so many feeds and treats to choose from. So, what do you feed ducklings, and what…
A garden tiller is an excellent tool for new and established gardens alike. These machines can break up your soil in minutes, whether you’ve been blessed with a rocky clay garden or acres of silty fields. Now, garden tillers come…
I began studying the largest chicken breeds when someone gifted us a magnificent Brahma cockerel. Despite his enormous size, he is a true gentle giant who commits every minute of his day to ensure his beloved flock of hens is safe and…
Check out these excellent designs for a DIY hay feeder for goats! Because goats love hay. But they go at a hay feeder like frat boys at a buffet! And they drop a healthy proportion of the fodder on the…
Coolant blowing out of your tractor’s reservoir is usually not ideal! So we are here to teach why tractors blow water up out of the radiator. And better yet, we make some helpful and beginner-friendly repair suggestions. Don’t let a loss…
Here’s why I love growing celery in containers! You may have heard that celery is notoriously tricky to grow. I’m sure I’m not the only one who has struggled to germinate celery seeds and transplant them into my spring garden. Luckily,…
There has been a lot of hype lately about growing plants and vegetables in raised garden beds, but raised gardens come with some notable disadvantages. In some cases, they only make your garden harder to maintain! I understand the benefits…
Whether you are new to homesteading or just want to refresh on the basics, it’s always best to have a reliable homesteading book in your library. The homesteading lifestyle prompts families, both young and old, to become more self-reliant, which has…
Goats make fun friends, are great workers, love to help you get rid of healthy food scraps, and serve as noisy alarm systems when trespassers approach your homestead. But how much does a goat cost to buy and raise? That is…
DIY cheap patio paver ideas! Cheap patio pavers are perfect for upgrading your backyard without spending too much cash. Because maybe you’re tired of gawking out your window at an empty backyard – or you wish you had a beautiful…
You knew you were pregnant when you started craving sour cream Pringles dipped in Nutella, but your goat won’t show such obvious signs. Unfortunately, even a growing belly isn’t reliable, so you’ll have to think outside the box – and the…
How many pumpkins per plant can you expect to grow? And how can you ensure the best pumpkin yield? We’re about to answer both questions so you can enjoy the best pumpkin harvest possible. Various factors affect the overall number…
Although they used to grow grapes without a trellis in the old days, I prefer my grapes on a dedicated grape vine trellis (also known as a grape arbor), especially when they’re getting started. However, I’ve recently run out of…
Let’s explore 17 beautiful black and white chicken breeds! Or, as we call them, Chanel chickens. These chickens are fancy. And fashionable! For centuries, homesteaders have been keeping poultry not just for utility – meat and eggs, that is – but…
Is your yard covered in deep snow? Then you may need a good lawn mower snow blower combo! Snow blower attachments for riding lawn mowers are incredibly handy for the winter season since they use a tool you might already…
