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Livestock & husbandry; using natural, traditional practices in order to create a chemical free barnyard.

Steaming quail eggs allows the egg to peel perfectly.

How to Steam Quail Eggs

Learn how to steam quail eggs using this simple trick. Quail eggs make a delicious healthy protein snack and can be consumed as is or added as an ingredient to your favorite recipes. Quail Eggs The quail have begun laying…

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the truth about raising turkeys

The Truth About Raising Turkeys

The truth about raising turkeys is quite simple, they’re not like any other poultry you will ever raise!  And honestly, we never thought we’d enjoy raising them as much as we have.  Are they funny?  Ha!  That’s truly an understatement! Turkeys. Goodness, if you don’t…

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homesteading with herbs and essential oils

Homesteading With Herbs And Essential Oils

Homesteading with herbs and essential oils has become the new norm for many families and our homestead is no exception to this.  We’re firm believers that if you are homesteading then your medicine cabinet should consist primarily of beneficial medicinal plants, herbs and contain…

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homesteading with livestock - births, illnesses and death

Homesteading With Livestock – Births, Illnesses and Death

There’s gonna come a time when your homesteading journey will be tested, and sadly we recently hit that point.  Our homestead, and it’s people, were suffering and it truly had me wondering if this is the life I was prepared for.  The tears outweighed…

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how to make a rabbit chew toy

How To Make A Rabbit Chew Toy

If you keep rabbits then you know the importance of providing them safe chew toys.  How to make a rabbit chew toy is very easy, and much cheaper than purchasing toys from the store.  In all actuality you can make it for free…

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Pros And Cons Of Free Range Poultry

When we started homesteading on two acres we realized that allowing our flocks the ability to free ranging was the best choice for us.  I envisioned happy chicken walking around consuming grass, dandelions, and bugs of all sorts – laying the most delicious eggs…

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How To Remove A Chicken’s Comb

Remove chicken’s comb….really?  Did you ever think you’d be asking, or googling, maybe phone friend, OR private messaging your favorite chicken keeper with that question?! Well, leave it to us, if anything is going to happen in this magnitude it’s…

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Can Your Homestead Run In Your Absence?

Can your homestead run in your absence? I had a medical emergency recently which called for a trip to the hospital for 2 days, in turn meant my farm guy was there with me. That’s when I quickly realized that we were not set…

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How to Beat Coccidiosis

How to Beat Coccidiosis | Keep a Healthy Flock

Keep a healthy flock of backyard chickens by learning how to beat coccidiosis. Coccidiosis in chickens, other poultry, and livestock is extremely deadly. By establishing a strong natural preventative plan, solid bio-security measures, and knowing what to offer as a…

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DIY milking and grooming stand

DIY Milking and Grooming Stand

A DIY milking and grooming stand is vital to have on hand for individuals who raise goats. Not only will it save your back when milking, it will also make trimming hooves easier! Constructing your own DIY goat milking and…

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