Raise
Learn to raise your own animals for milk, meat, eggs and fiber production.
Adding Another Dairy Cow to the Homestead
Over the past couple of years we've known there needed to be some changes in our dairy system. As Tilly, our milk cow, continued
Rotational Grazing for the Small Homestead
Learn how we, as homesteaders, can become an asset to the land and not a drain on the resources by utilizing multi-species rotational grazing,
Raising Rabbits for Meat: A Comprehensive Guide
Raising rabbits for meat has gained popularity in recent years. Mostly because of their relatively low maintenance compared to other livestock. Daniel Salatin is
Sheep Shearing on the Homestead
Every spring, the sheep are ready to be sheared, and their wool spun and turned into yarn for homestead kitting projects. Watch as our
Dairy Animals for the Homestead
Did you know that in certain parts of the world, water buffalo, reindeer, yaks, and even camels are domesticated for dairy production? When it
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
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.
