Homestead Besieged!
Modern homesteading is difficult. Rabbits love tender garden sprouts; every wild thing…
The How and Why of Free-range Chickens
If you have purchased eggs from a retailer recently, then you know…
Paying Attention: The Most Important Skill on Your Homestead
In the grand scheme of acquiring, establishing, and running your homestead, you…
The Rise and Fall of a Backyard Duck Egg Business
“I was thinking 50”, Troy said nonchalantly, as if he was just…
The Ultimate Guide to Farm-Friendly Dogs
My wife and I are homesteading dog trainers. In our duties as…
Winsome Woolly Workers: Babydoll Southdown Sheep
Babydoll Southdown sheep cause many people to exclaim, “Awww!” on the first…
The Basics of Raising Backyard Chickens
Chickens are one of the easiest forms of livestock to raise and…
Livestock Guard Dogs: Just Like Lassie, Only Better
When I had my dairy goats in Wisconsin nothing bothered them, and…
We’re not Playing, ‘Possum: Opossums are Actually Good for the Homestead
My first up-close encounter with an opossum was one evening many years…
When Coyotes Threaten Your Livestock
One evening as the sun slipped behind the Short Hills in Rockbridge…
Build Your Own Chicken Tractor
The humble chicken is a worthwhile pet, a voracious eater of insects,…
Making a Life, Not a Living: A Single Parent’s Journey
I couldn't say the exact date I started single-parent homesteading since it…
