Chickens are one of the easiest forms of livestock to raise and can be raised in many areas, including dense suburbs. Raising backyard chickens can…
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…
You’ve been bitten by the rural lifestyle bug. Maybe you’re living on some acres, the kids are nagging you to buy a pony or you’re…
When I had my dairy goats in Wisconsin nothing bothered them, and they lived happily and without a care in the world. So when I…
The first thing I say when asked about raising Coturnix quail is this: I wish I knew about them sooner! Easy to keep in small…
If you manage a home garden, you know well the satisfaction that comes from growing your own produce. That same pride manifests when you fill…
Among the greatest blessings of spring are all the babies and if you have goats on your homestead, you probably have kids running around this…
Anyone who has started or managed a homestead knows the many hours spent trying to decide what type of livestock that they want to invest…
My guy, Larry, wanted to make rabbit stew. After searching in our area for someone raising meat rabbits, and coming up empty, we checked out…
Living in the country means you have to deal with fewer people. Country neighbors are few but often become like family. Oftentimes the majority of life…
Here on Ivy Hill Farm, there are two epochs: BC (Before Clara) and AD (After Donkey). In the long-ago days of Ivy Hill BC, coyotes…
Half-caff. You coffee drinkers know the term. It’s not quite the "real" thing but still your favorite drink, with enough kick to enjoy. It’s something…
