Incubating Chicken Eggs 101 Yahoo! It’s officially spring time. Okay, that’s not true. And as a matter of fact it’s not even close to spring time, it’s only January and 26°…
Homemade Wet Wipe Recipe
Homemade Wet Wipes I’ve been looking around for a easy natural household wet wipe. I love my Norwex antibac cloth, but sometimes I just want to reach for a disposable,…
Starting a Homestead: Advice for the first year
Starting a homestead. It all started with a chicken. A rooster actually. Living in a run down, 120 year old original homestead that was home to more mice inside then…
To Wash or Not to Wash Fresh Eggs
To wash or to not wash farm fresh eggs. That is the question. Growing up we always had fresh eggs. My mom was a nurse and she had several patients…
10 jobs for kids on the Homestead
10 jobs for kids on the homestead Being a solo female homesteader is not easy. Don’t get me wrong, I’m happily married to the man of my dreams, however, he…
Tips for Managing Freezing Temperatures on the Homestead
When it comes to winter on the homestead, the threat of freezing temperatures is at the top of my concern. The possibilities for situations to go wrong is at its…
You either get it or you don’t!
Let’s be honest here for a minute, shall we? This organic living, whole foods, fermentation, chemical free, homemade, free range, grass-fed, grow it yourself, do it your self movement is…
Setting emotional boundaries on the Homestead
As a farmer, I often get asked how it is that I can raise, kill and eat my own animals, especially when I have raised them from babies. How do you…
Having fun with the Homesteader Hub
Together Erin and her husband from Blue Yurt Farms have come up with a BRILLIANT idea! A online homesteading community. For you, for me, for our neighbors, your neighbors, even great…
Removing Rooster Spurs
Removing Rooster Spurs My Homesteading adventures all started with the chicken! I was looking for a natural way to reduce the mice in our farmhouse when I came across a…
