Raise
Learn to raise your own animals for milk, meat, eggs and fiber production.
Deep Bedding Method for Livestock (Cleaner Barns & Healthier Animals)
During the winter months, our animals are in much closer quarters inside the barn and their stalls. This makes management of the barn a
How Much Land is Needed to Raise a Year’s Worth of Food
Many people ask us, if they want to be self-sufficient, raising nearly 100% of their food from their homestead, how much land is needed
Our Barn Management System
The modern life is a busy one, right? Many of us are trying to stack homesteading on top of our jobs, the kids, family,
Managing the Livestock in Winter
In the middle of winter, all the animals come close together and huddle into and around the barn area. Since we have about 5-6
Mineral Supplements for Livestock
If you're raising livestock, you may be wondering if they need mineral supplements. In short, the answer is yes, but it's helpful to have
Must-Have Beekeeping Supplies (For the Beginner Beekeeper)
When it comes to keeping bees, there are some must-have beekeeping supplies to have on hand for keeping a healthy hive and colony.
Decoding Meat Labels (Meat Buying Guide)
How do we know the quality of the meat we’re buying at the grocery store? In this post, we're decoding meat labels to understand
Poultry Diseases Common to the Homestead (+Treating Them with Herbs)
Identifying poultry diseases, the cause, symptoms, and herbal treatment can prevent stress for you and your chickens. Read on to learn more.
How to Raise a Year’s Worth of Meat
Learning how to raise a year's worth of meat is pivotal in building resiliency. The good news is, that there are many ways to
Raising Backyard Egg Laying Chickens
Raising backyard egg-laying chickens is a great step toward the homesteading lifestyle and more self-sufficiency. In this post, we're discussing everything you need to
Happy Farmer Mobile Chicken Coop Review
You know we love mobile animal structures that pull double-duty here on Riverbend. They allow our animals to rehabilitate and restore our land while
Preparing the Homestead for Winter
What are those must-do items on the checklist when preparing the homestead for winter? These are our best tips to be ready...
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