When I don’t see barblers, orioles, tanagers, and some hummingbirds around my homestead, I ...
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Barn cats roam freely on the homestead and catch and eat mice, rats, squirrels, and snakes, and mine ...
10 Best Small Goat Breeds for Small Homesteads & Hobby Farms
I had a couple of mini Nubian goats a few years ago, got five kids, and stopped the population, but ...
10+ Best Miniature Cow Breeds (With Pictures)
If you think you can’t afford to raise traditional cows with their high space and feed requirements, ...
Cold Composting 101 Guide for Beginners
I have a few cold composting piles along with hot ones. At least 2 on each side of my backyard, ...
12 Ways to Keep Livestock Water From Freezing (with & without Electricity)
It’s excruciating to see a white sheet of snow outside, solid ice in livestock waterers, a water ...
15 Best Goats for Land Clearing and Brush Control
If you allow 50 standard-sized landscaping goats, they will clear a couple of acres in a few weeks. ...
Rabbits or Chickens for Homestead? My Honest Opinion!!!
Whether you're on a small farm or in a backyard setup, or only hatching a plan for your future ...
Chicken Winter Care 101: Homesteader’s Guide + My Experience
Christmas is around the corner, winter is coming, and your chickens are likely to experience cold ...
10 Simple and Practical Backyard Homestead Ideas
I had my grandparents, who lived on a homestead, and I got there frequently on vacation, only to see ...


















