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Garden Season Extenders and Cold-Weather Husbandry
It may seem strange to think about cold weather when it is…
The Secret of Inpangela: Guinea Fowl are Strong Magic for Your Homestead
Man does not live by egg alone. While we may keep chickens…
Top 10 Best Egg-Laying Chicken Breeds
For many people, the main incentive of raising chickens in the backyard…
Grafting an Orphan Calf to a Surrogate Mother
Easily one of my most frustrating, yet ultimately rewarding, experiences on the…
Homestead Goats: The Diversified Farm Stock
Anyone who has started or managed a homestead knows the many hours…
Rabbit Stew, or Rabbits, too? Raising Meat Rabbits (Maybe)
My guy, Larry, wanted to make rabbit stew. After searching in our…
Getting Started with Pigs
Below are some general guidelines for raising pigs. This information does not…
Homesteading with Dogs: Get By with a Little Help from Your Friends
If I had to give a label to our Akbash/Great Pyrenees dogs…
Highland Cattle: A Breed Apart
At first sight, the shaggy, comical, and toupee-like hair that tumbles down…
Imperfectly Priceless Pets: Shelter Rescues on the Homestead
Not all pets are perfect. Some have physical limitations and disabilities. They…
