How I Turned an Old Barn into a Chicken and Goat Palace for $200
For years my husband, Brad, and I idly dreamed about moving to the country. We wanted the space and the quiet for us, and our very active dogs.
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How to Make Money Farming 5 Acres or Less [Not Just Market Gardening!]
The number of traditional farms is dropping fast. Land is expensive and can be hard to find. But what if you dream of making a living off of
Polyculture Farming – What Is It and Why Is It Better Than Monoculture?
If you grow some or even most of your own food, you might think you’re doing your part to live more sustainably. But if you’re not embracing polyculture
13 Awesome Chicken Coop Signs Ideas
A roundup of awesome signs for your chicken coop! Your girls (and boys, possibly?) will live a life in style with one of these signs, no doubt about
Yes, Bacon Grease Does Go Bad, But Here’s How to Keep It Good
Bacon – the thought of it is enough to turn all meat-eaters into a quivering wreck! The sound of sizzling fat in a hot pan, and that delicious
How to Make Super Simple DIY Tallow Soap [30 Minute Recipe]
I don’t get a lot of time during the week so soap making, for me, needs to be quick and efficient. No small little batches, but pounds at
17 Goat Toys Ideas to DIY, Upcycle, and Buy [With Super Cute Videos!]
You have probably seen dozens of videos by now of goats bouncing around, climbing, and generally being silly. Naturally playful, goats make delightful companions – but they need
8 Homestead Cooking Tricks That Will Change Your Life
If you cook from scratch, you’re probably willing to trade a little time for quality. But if you don’t already know some of these time-saving cooking tips, you
Ultrasounds and Udder Signs: How to Tell if a Goat is Pregnant
You knew you were pregnant when you started craving sour cream Pringles dipped in Nutella, but your goat won’t show such obvious signs. Even a growing belly isn’t
Raising Pheasants vs Chickens For Profit on Your Homestead
Making a profit on the homestead is part of becoming self-sufficient, and we should all be looking for ways of making out homestead work for us. If you’re
