Beyond the Coop: Why Chickens Might Not Be the Easiest Starter Animal After All
When we purchased our homestead, chickens were always part of the plan.…
Designing A Chicken Coop: A Work in Progress
Five years ago, my husband and I designed and built our backyard…
Wintertime on the Homestead
Snow, ice, sleet, and wind. Darkness at 4 p.m., rock-hard ground, frozen…
Winter Animal Husbandry Tips for Homesteaders
No matter if you are producing eggs, honey, milk, or meat, a…
Pick the Perfect Poultry for Your Homestead: A Beginner’s Guide
Whether you want eggs, meat, or your own petting zoo, there's a…
Half-Caff Country: A Chicken Comedy
Half-caff. You coffee drinkers know the term. It’s not quite the "real"…
Keep More Cash in Your Wallet by Bartering
During the economic recession in the early ‘70s, I was a stay-at-home…
Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part Three: The Animals
Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part One: The Buildings Preparing the Homestead…
How Raising Chickens Can Help Your Garden
It’s hard to imagine a world without chickens. We love them for…
