by Homesteader | May 12, 2022 | Homesteading Lifestyle, Livestock and Animals, Mini-Farms, Hobby Farms and Farmettes, Small Livestock
How Goats Can Provide for Your Family in Many Ways Another animal you may want to consider raising for your homestead are goats. Most people think of this animal as being able to provide both meat and milk, but they have other uses that will come in handy, too. With...
by Homesteader | Dec 3, 2020 | Home Life, Homesteading Lifestyle, Livestock and Animals, Mini-Farms, Hobby Farms and Farmettes
Not Ready to Raise Livestock on your Homestead for Food? For many people raising their own livestock is essential to their sustainable living practices. But for others, especially in urban areas, it may not be possible to do so. Even if you’re able to raise the...
by Homesteader | Jul 27, 2020 | Composting Tips, Homesteading Lifestyle, Livestock and Animals, Small Livestock
Chickens are a wonderful part of many homesteads. They provide food, fertilizer, and a natural bug control. If you have chickens or are planning on getting them for your homestead, you’ll want to consider one important question… How do I build a Chicken...
by Homesteader | May 24, 2016 | Homesteading Lifestyle, Livestock and Animals, Small Livestock
If you are a homesteader, you know the importance and joy of growing and producing your own food. There is an importance of owning a homesteading chicken coop if you are planning a long-term homestead. Chicken coops are one of the most popular live animals additions...
by Homesteader | Jun 18, 2015 | Homesteading Lifestyle, Livestock and Animals
Many people who are considering a homesteading lifestyle are always excited about the possibilities of self-sufficient food growth. They like the idea of knowing exactly where their food source is coming, so growing a garden becomes one of the first things they...
by Homesteader | Jun 16, 2015 | Homesteading Lifestyle, Livestock and Animals
Many homesteading self-reliant families make the decision to invest in livestock that will help support their lifestyle. Having chickens, goats, and other livestock animals on the homestead will provide a food source and also can be a source of income (or bartering)...
