It’s something that a lot of new and experienced chicken keepers experience every now and then—chickens with bare backs, or even feather picking. Why are they missing feathers on…
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How to Make Homemade Mayo
So, I have failed miserably on my recent Whole30 journey. But I am bound and determined to finish it with strength and dignity. This week, that included making homemade mayonnaise….
Small Livestock Predators: To kill, or not to kill?
*photo below may be graphic for some* It is absolutely inevitable. At some point on your homesteading journey, you are most likely going to encounter a predator. But we’re often…
{Product Review} Brinsea Ecoglow 50
Nothing ever goes as planned, that is inevitable. We have established that multiple times on this blog. I think you’ve gotten the point, but I just thought I would reiterate,…
The Art of Good Husbandry
When we started our homesteading adventure, I knew that “just having a few farm animals” wasn’t going to necessarily be an easy task. But I also didn’t realize how much…
Hatching Chicken Eggs 101
I have some friends that are absolutely terrified of hatching chicken eggs. And rightfully so. They probably didn’t have this incubating chicken eggs 101 blog post when they got started,…
