Raise
Learn to raise your own animals for milk, meat, eggs and fiber production.
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.
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
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...
Freeze Dried Dog Food
Whether your pet requires grain-free, raw, or other dietary needs, you can customize this recipe to make the best natural freeze-dried dog food.
What to Feed Chickens (Without Chicken Feed)
What if we no longer had access to chicken feed? Would you know what to feed chickens? Join me for this podcast to learn
Kune Kune Pigs - The Ultimate Homestead Pig
After raising many pig breeds, we've settled on kune kune pigs as the ultimate homestead breed. Read on to learn why!
