A Story of Three Little Pigs
Several years ago, about midway through our homesteading life, we decided to…
Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part Three: The Animals
Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part One: The Buildings Preparing the Homestead…
Raising Rabbits for Food, Fur, and Fun
The homestead dream often includes livestock, and that dream seems unattainable for…
Mice: Scourge of the Homestead
When I was discussing options with my insurance agent, I asked if…
Building Community Through Bartering and Trading
Think back to your grandparents, or maybe your great-grandparents and the stories…
The How and Why of Geese on a Small Homestead
Homesteaders love yard birds, but we generally stick with chickens and ducks. …
The Mare Someone Threw Away: A Rescue Horse Story
There is a taboo against eating horsemeat here in North America (as…
The Economics of Dairy Goats
Milk prices have certainly gotten high enough that many of us small…
Nuisance Wildlife Encounters On the Rise
Encounters with "nuisance wildlife" have been on the upswing in recent years.…
Thwarting the Fox: Protecting Your Chicken Flock
It’s late March, and a red fox has been hanging around for…
Hens Are Birds, Too
What do I mean by, "hens are birds, too"? For starters, hens…