Posts Tagged ‘homesteading’
Adding Backyard Chickens- What You Need to Know Before Your Buy
Adding Backyard Chickens- What You Need to Know Before You Buy They say that chickens are the gateway livestock, and it’s true. Ever heard of chicken math? If not, you will find out shortly. We all want food independence and freedom to raise our own food. Raising chickens is a great and affordable way to…
Read MorePecking Order In The Hen-house-What is Pecking Order?
Pecking Order In The Hen-house- What is Pecking Order Just like work at the office, kids on the playground, and the coop, there is always a pecking order. Where one animal, or person, is the top dog and everyone falls in line somewhere below that person. Honestly, I’m not sure if I’ve ever been…
Read MoreForaging For Wild Edibles On Our Land
When we moved to our new land, I never imagined all the free food I would find. I wasn’t really purposefully foraging for wild edibles at the time, more just getting familiar with my surroundings. But everywhere I looked, I saw food, FREE food!
Read More6 Home Security Issues When Moving to New Land
When moving out to the country or off the grid, isolation and security do not always go hand in hand. Chances are if your future property has neighbors, it also has trespassers. Here are 6 home security issues when buying new land and tips to help protect both yourself and your family.
Read MoreGoing Green In The New Year – 10 Resolutions To Make
I can’t think of a better Resolution to make for the New Year than to take care of yourself and to take care of the earth. The two go hand-in-hand really. Here are 10 Green Resolutions to help you get you started on the right track.
Read MoreThe Story Of The Christmas Sheep
Sheep are one of the most common and popular livestock in the Christmas Story. You see them in every manger scene, the Shepherd was guiding his flock by night. From the first book in the bible to the last, sheep are mentioned. The the Christmas Sheep blessed our family last year and this is our…
Read MoreGoats For SALE! 10 Things You MUST Know Before Buying Goats
Are you wanting to add goats to your homestead and become more self-reliant? Here are 10 things you MUST know before scouring the add for Goats For Sale!
Read MoreHow To Homestead In A RV Or Camper
Are you one of the growing population whose simple life means a life on wheels? Thousands of retirees (and families) are selling the farm (literally) and taking their homestead to go. If you desire the freedom that RV life has to offer but still want to Homestead, just follow my tips on How to…
Read More10 Reasons Why New Homesteaders Fail- Plus tips to help you succeed
“Since 1950, the number of people employed in agriculture has plummeted in all industrial nations, in some regions by more than 80 percent. Look at the numbers, and you might think farmers are being singled out by some kind of virus” Are you among the growing number of people who would like to leave…
Read MoreIt’s More Than Just Chickens- Fighting For My Rights
It’s More Than Just Chickens – It’s about feeding my family People across the country are fighting for the right to provide for their families with gardens and small backyard livestock. My family is one of those affected, and the new laws are taking the food off my children’s plates. This is our story.
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