Tag: Predation

Backyard Bird Feeding on the Homestead

It was a cold morning and I had just come in from…

Kevin Wright Kevin Wright

The Secret of Inpangela: Guinea Fowl are Strong Magic for Your Homestead

Man does not live by egg alone. While we may keep chickens…

Anthony Okrongly Anthony Okrongly

Homestead Goats: The Diversified Farm Stock

Anyone who has started or managed a homestead knows the many hours…

Regina Anneler Regina Anneler

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…

Mariann Foster Mariann Foster

Winter Animal Husbandry Tips for Homesteaders

No matter if you are producing eggs, honey, milk, or meat, a…

Marlene Affeld Marlene Affeld

Guinea Fowl: Something Different in the Garden

An exotic and perhaps odd-looking breed of poultry, the Guinea Fowl, is…

Victoria Varga Victoria Varga

Homestead Besieged!

Modern homesteading is difficult.  Rabbits love tender garden sprouts; every wild thing…

Betty Taylor Betty Taylor

The How and Why of Free-range Chickens

If you have purchased eggs from a retailer recently, then you know…

Regina Anneler Regina Anneler

Paying Attention: The Most Important Skill on Your Homestead

In the grand scheme of acquiring, establishing, and running your homestead, you…

Sheri Dixon Sheri Dixon

The Rise and Fall of a Backyard Duck Egg Business

“I was thinking 50”, Troy said nonchalantly, as if he was just…

Laura Bittle Laura Bittle

The Ultimate Guide to Farm-Friendly Dogs

My wife and I are homesteading dog-trainers.  In our duties as dog…

Anthony Okrongly Anthony Okrongly