Poultry processing equipment makes butchering chickens and other domestic birds easier. The supplies for butchering will vary, however, these 8 tools for butchering chickens, turkeys, and waterfowl easily cut the processing time to half. Processing livestock will leave you full…
Spring on the homestead means many things to many people. For homesteaders it means preparing for livestock births, waking-up the garden, preserving the Spring harvest, and planning for bigger (and better) opportunities. But more importantly, it mean growth. Homesteading is…
15 tips for raising waterfowl, ducks and geese, which all poultry keepers should know. Discover everything necessary about raising waterfowl prior to adding them onto the property. Make keeping waterfowl enjoyable by setting yourself up for success and being prepared…
A pool for ducks serves many purposes. Though a duck’s paradise consists of a basic necessities; coop, water, and feeding station. The duck pool is ideal, though not necessary, for preening, minimizing mites and lice, and providing hours of enjoyment…
Many are unsure as to where to buy chickens and other poultry. Aside from a feed store, buy baby chicks and other young poultry from reputable hatcheries online. It took me over six years before I gained the courage to…
Selecting the best onions for storing long-term takes research. Enjoy consuming the garden’s harvest throughout the winter months by learning which variety is better for storing onions. Onions are a quintessential food item for us. There is rarely a meals…
Fire cider vinegar is an immune boosting, inflammation reducing, respiratory soothing tonic. This easy fire cider recipe contains basic garden ingredients. Feel free to modify this recipe with other immune boosting herbs and spices. I was introduced to fire cider…
Homestead living leads to creating a sustainable life. Join my homesteading family as we work to achieve goal on two acres in the mountains. This homestead life has been document to encourage others along the journey. Come along and join…
A homesteading housewife. This is who I seek to be. A homesteading homemaker who wishes to serve her family and property while creating a homesteading life. Living a simple life is the desire for many woman like myself. Whatever it…
Canning equipment, especially efficient ones, are necessary for preserving foods. The following 4 home canning supplies will quickly become your favorite canning tools. Food ownership begins with the ability to preserve the harvest. Growing food and consuming it in season…