July is when your homestead hits its absolute peak power! These essential July homesteading tasks will transform your property into a thriving oasis of abundance, setting you up for incredible harvests that’ll carry you through winter. Get ready to work…
Raising happy sheep is more than just a romantic notion. It’s a rewarding journey that begins with understanding the basic needs of these majestic farm animals! Whether you’re a homesteader looking to start your first flock or a small-scale farmer…
Have you ever seen a goat dramatically topple over at the sight of a falling leaf? Welcome to the whimsical world of myotonic goats! They’re nature’s most theatrical farm animals. These charming creatures, affectionately known as “fainting goats,” have earned…
Are you dreaming of a loyal companion to complete your homestead? Think of this Homestead Hounds Guide as your ultimate matchmaking service for finding the perfect furry partner. Whether you need a hand (or paw) with herding sheep, guarding chickens,…
It sounds like my hens are being tortured. The shrill cries, cackles, and shrieks they make when laying an egg are enough to have the neighbors making noise complaints or, on a particularly bad day, reporting a suspected murder. The…
My Indian Runner Ducks quack me up. They operate as a single unit, running in formation as though they share one brain between their 13 bodies. They’re busy birds, constantly foraging, flirting, and floating. They also love their food, gobbling…
As I listen to my Dwarf Nigerian buck announcing his presence to the world at the top of his voice, I think how nice it would be to have a quieter breed of goat, like Mini LaMancha Goats. While I…
Do you know what really gets my goat? People who confuse rams with goats. True, both are kind of white and woolly with four hooves and a couple of horns, but there are some distinguishing features there if you look…
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…
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Have your neighbor’s chickens claimed your yard as their own? Or, maybe your flock always wanders beyond their coop, and you want them to leave your yard? Either way, you want those chickens gone – and I’m about to reveal…