by Homesteader | Feb 4, 2023 | Homesteading Lifestyle, Livestock and Animals, Small Livestock
Choosing the Right Breed of Chickens for your Homestead I believe one of the most important members of our homestead is our chickens. I just don’t think a homestead is complete without those beautiful creatures roaming the property taking care of the bugs and...
by Homesteader | Jan 16, 2023 | Home Life, Homesteading Lifestyle, Livestock and Animals, Mini-Farms, Hobby Farms and Farmettes, Small Livestock
The benefit of small livestock on your homestead Are you looking for a way to add some more life to your homestead? Keeping small livestock can be a great way to do that! Not only can they add a bit of fun and excitement to your property, but they can also be...
by Homesteader | Jul 27, 2022 | Home Life, Livestock and Animals, Mini-Farms, Hobby Farms and Farmettes, Small Livestock
For years we’ve had Chickens on our Homestead. We receive many benefits from these wonderful creatures and really find the care of them to be minimal compared to the excellent rewards we receive. We really love the fresh eggs, insect management, and natural...
by Homesteader | Jun 1, 2022 | Small Livestock
This is an article a lot of Homesteaders may not like. The cute little bunnies that run around the homestead are relaxing to watch (just like a beautiful deer). But, those rabbits can also cause a lot of damage to your garden (just like deer). This article is less...
by Homesteader | May 23, 2022 | Homesteading Lifestyle, Livestock and Animals, Small Livestock
For a variety of reasons, many homesteaders prefer not to raise pigs on their homestead. Whether it is a spacing issue, smell issue, or just the additional hassle, pigs do bring some additional responsibilities that some folks just may not be willing to take on. ...
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...
