Chickens scratching around the yard is a classic homestead picture. Chickens are terrific animals for any sustainable homestead. They convert scraps and insects into eggs and meat…
The first thing I say when asked about raising Coturnix quail is this: I wish I knew about them sooner! Easy to keep in small…
Whether your homestead is one acre or one hundred acres, there’s a terrific feeling of ownership and stewardship that goes along with knowing that YOUR…
Whether you want eggs, meat, or your own petting zoo, there's a bird that will fill the bill. There is plenty of poultry to pick…
Depending on what breed(s) you have, your hens might not be inclined to brood. You can still hatch their eggs, or fertile eggs from another…
The iconic image of a mother hen, clucking gently to a clutch of adorable chicks, following her all around. This is the stuff of homesteading…
Mail order chicks are a great way to start a new flock on your homestead. However, if you have fertile eggs available, why not hatch…
Homesteaders looking for a money-making venture should consider raising quail for profit. Quail can be raised in small areas, are low maintenance and are inexpensive…
Living in the country means you have to deal with fewer people. Country neighbors are few but often become like family. Oftentimes the majority of life…
Regardless of where your homesteading is located, one thing is certain… you will always need at least a little money to make it all…
