Raising Backyard Chickens
Raising backyard chickens used to be a radical endeavor, but today it's become much more mainstream! If you think that you might be ready for the enjoyment and fresh eggs…
10 Reasons to Keep Backyard Chickens
If there's one mistake I've made homesteading, it's this: I didn't get chickens sooner. Backyard chickens are absolutely amazing! So much so that I'm going to share "10 Reasons to…
DIY Fly Spray Recipe
As anyone with farm animals will tell you, flies just come with the territory! But take heart, I'm going to teach you how to discourage flies from taking up residence…
Keeping Chickens in the Winter – Tips for Success
Most places in the world will have some sort of winter, just varying degrees of it. Can your chickens adjust to the cold temperatures? Is there special care needed for…
How to Clean a Chicken Coop
Every chicken owner asks the same question. What's the best way to clean my chicken coop and how often should I do it? I'm going to show you the best…
How to Rent Farm Animals
Before you buy a farm animal, it might be worth learning "How to Rent Farm Animals"! Yes, in the right situation with the right people, you just might be able…
9 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Get Farm Animals
One of the most exciting parts of being sustainable is raising livestock! Raising animals is wonderful and rewarding. However, far too many people bring home livestock before truly counting the…
What Can I Feed My Chickens to Keep Them Healthy?
If you keep chickens, you might be asking yourself how you can keep your chickens healthy! Chickens are an investment that take time, money and energy! The last thing I…
How to Hire a Farm Sitter
There are times when we need to be away from the farm and will need to know how to hire a farm sitter. Perhaps it's for a well-needed…