Obtaining Self-Employment
Unfortunately, many of you reading this article, like me, are tied to…
Bad Boys on the Homestead
It’s autumn and Romeo smells like he just peed all over himself...…
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.…
Roosters A Plenty
When I moved to this two-acre croft in Iowa, just outside Iowa…
The Secret to Cuddly Chickens
If you have ever raised chickens with the intention of pets, you…
Designing A Chicken Coop: A Work in Progress
Five years ago, my husband and I designed and built our backyard…
Hens Are Birds, Too
What do I mean by "hens are birds, too"? For starters, hens…
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…
