No matter if you are producing eggs, honey, milk, or meat, a well-considered animal-husbandry program is essential to the financial success of any homestead operation.…
At first sight, the shaggy, comical, and toupee-like hair that tumbles down into their eyes and faces is the most notable distinguishing characteristic of the…
Not all pets are perfect. Some have physical limitations and disabilities. They may be blind, or deaf, or both. They can be born this way…
On your way to greater self-sufficiency, you have purchased a dairy cow or goat. You should feel proud that you are taking responsibility for your…
Several years ago, about midway through our homesteading life, we decided to embark on a new adventure: raising pigs. We were well on our way…
You've got your veggie gardens planted and your free-range chickens are happily scratching around eating their own weight in bugs and laying beautiful eggs for…
Raising Angora rabbits and selling their fur or yarn has been an idea for extra income that I’ve been exploring for several years now. Well,…
Lambs have a very high cuteness factor. There are very few people who can resist saying “awwww” to any lamb under four months old. Under…
One of the greatest things about homesteading is the opportunity it gives to try new things. These opportunities, however, are also one of the reasons…
Homesteaders looking for a money-making venture should consider raising quail for profit. Quail can be raised in small areas, are low maintenance and are inexpensive…
Hydroponic and aquaponic vegetables are becoming more popular with growers and consumers alike. Consumers enjoy fresh, organic produce and growers appreciate the potential high-yield of…
“You are about to enter a whole new world,” the retired beekeeper informed me, his eyes shimmering with humor. My husband was just starting out…
