One of the oldest and most luxurious wool breeds of sheep is the hardy breed of Icelandics. This particular breed, as the name suggests, originates…
Easily one of my most frustrating, yet ultimately rewarding, experiences on the homestead came in the process of convincing an ornery Angus to adopt a…
It may seem strange to think about cold weather when it is still scorching but cold weather is right around the corner. For a…
Raising earthworms may be the easiest and most profitable "livestock" venture on your homestead. I’m not necessarily talking monetary profit, though it is possible…
Have you read the beginning of Astrid's story? Check it out: The Mare Someone Threw Away: A Rescue Horse Story ~~~~~~~~~~ It was early on…
Homesteaders looking for a profitable venture should consider raising quail. Quail can be raised in small areas, are low maintenance and are inexpensive to raise…
Dairy animals have a salable by-product: offspring. If you have dairy goats, then you have a salable crop each year, but what do you do…
Small-scale rabbit farming is an excellent idea for homesteaders who want to supplement food and income, but don't live on a large homestead. Rabbits do…
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…
Using Dogs to Help Around the Homestead If I had to give a label to our Akbash/Great Pyrenees dogs or put them in one…
One goal of the homesteading lifestyle is to live as independently as possible, providing for oneself and one’s family. Owning a few cattle can further…
Small-scale turkey farming is an excellent income source for homesteaders. They have interesting personalities and are suitable for homesteads with children. Because they can…
