Animal ownership is full of surprises, both good and bad. We love having them around because they add extra love to our lives and in the case of a homestead, they help to ensure self-sufficiency. Whether our animals live inside our homes or outside on a farm, it can be concerning when they exhibit signs…
Tools Crucial to Pioneers Survival
What would we do without basic necessities like electricity and running water? We are fortunate enough to live in a day and age when technological advancements make our lives easier so we often take these things for granted. Imagine living as a pioneer. Most of us wouldn’t be able to live that way for more than…
7 Must Know Tips Before Bringing Goats into a Homestead
If you’ve made the switch to a homestead, then you’re all about living a self-sufficient and independent lifestyle. Let the animals help you out! You might lean toward purchasing chickens for your land since those seem to be the most typical farm animal. What about goats? They are the second most popular animal (after chickens,…
Tips for Raising Chickens on a Low Budget
The decision to switch to a homestead or off-the-grid lifestyle can initially be scary but can pay off in multiple ways down the road. Not only does it save money, but it allows you to be self-sufficient and constantly immersed in nature. If you’ve lived on a homestead for many years now, you could probably write a…
Simple Ways To Ensure That The Pond Never Dries Up, Freezes or Gets Algae
If you live on a homestead, you’re surrounded by nature, animals, peace and relaxation. What about a pond? Many of us probably have fond memories that involved a pond such as fishing with a family member, going kayaking, or spending time with friends at summer camp. A pond can provide much more than memories, particularly if…
How To Make Money on Only One Fourth of an Acre
What if you could live on a small plot of land, lower your monthly costs, increase your self-sufficiency and work half as much as you do in your typical corporate job? It sounds appealing, right? These options come from living on a homestead or small farm. The advantages to living this type of lifestyle are the…
How To Use Those Chickens To Help Sustain The Homestead
Having Your Own Flock Can Help You Be More Self-Sufficient For many homesteaders, raising livestock is a crucial way of becoming self-sufficient and independent, and even making extra money that will help support their family and keep their homestead running. Chickens are especially popular animals to raise, because they’re accessible even to people who are…
8 Ways to Make Money While Homesteading
There are endless benefits to living off the grid: finding relaxation, becoming closer to nature, increasing independence and self-sufficiency, dealing with fewer costs, etc. As a result, it’s not surprising that starting a homestead has become a popular living situation. While it certainly costs less overall to live like that, your expenses can still add…
How To Hatch Chicks In an Incubator
As a homesteader, it’s exciting to watch your animals grow. You rely on them to keep your homestead vibrant and flourishing. At times, it can be overwhelming to learn how to care for them at a young age, particularly if you’re new to their needs and requirements. Chickens are common farm animals, but you might…
