Lessons From My Maple Syrup Misadventure
I huddled in the dark wilderness listening to howling in the distance and poking at the amber flames of the fire I’d set in the bed of an old rusty wheelbarrow. On top was a pot full of bubbling liquid that I hoped would eventually be some fine and tasty maple syrup. Ok, the howling was from the neighbor’s dogs,…
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If you don't have the money to take your chicken to the vet or find yourself in a veterinary wasteland where no one seems to treat chickens, you may feel very alone in the event that illness strikes your flock. It may very well be that you are spelunking down the research rabbit hole as we speak, a sick chicken…
Lessons From My Maple Syrup Misadventure
I huddled in the dark wilderness listening to howling in the distance and poking at the amber flames of the fire I’d set in the bed of an old rusty wheelbarrow. On top was a pot full of bubbling liquid that I hoped would eventually be some fine and tasty maple syrup. Ok, the howling was from the neighbor’s dogs,…
10 Old-Fashioned Homesteading Skills for Self-Sufficiency
What does it mean to be self-sufficient? For some, it might mean being able to provide for their own needs without relying on others. For others, it might mean having the skills and knowledge to take care of themselves no matter what situation they find themselves in. Whether you're just getting started on your homesteading journey or you've been at…
Home Remedies for Chickens
If you don't have the money to take your chicken to the vet or find yourself in a veterinary wasteland where no one seems to treat chickens, you may feel very alone in the event that illness strikes your flock. It may very well be that you are spelunking down the research rabbit hole as we speak, a sick chicken…
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