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…
Be It Hereby Resolved: We Will Never Lamb in January Again.
January... the beginning of a new year, the time for resolutions intended…
Garden Season Extenders and Cold-Weather Husbandry
It may seem strange to think about cold weather when it is…
Imperfectly Priceless Pets: Shelter Rescues on the Homestead
Not all pets are perfect. Some have physical limitations and disabilities. They…
Fiber Fairs Offer Products, Lessons, and Feelings of Unity
Raising Angora rabbits and selling their fur or yarn has been an…
Bottle Lambs: Reality vs. the Cute Factor
Lambs have a very high cuteness factor. There are very few people…
Starting a Micro-Creamery on the Homestead
Operating a micro-creamery is an option for those looking for niche farming…
Getting Started Spinning Wool: Spinning Wool for Beginners
One of the questions that I get asked a lot is, "Why…
Barnyard Basics of Animal Aid — Animal First Aid
Trust your gut when it comes to your animals and their health. …
Raising Sheep: Woolly Lawn Mowers for Fun and Profit
Sheep have not had a large following in the agricultural industry across…