When to get more livestock

When to get more livestock

I’ve decided there’s really no absolutely perfect time to add more livestock to your homestead. There are a few things you can do to become more comfortable with the choice you make. These are in no particular order! When’s the right time for new livestock on your farm? Space for your livestock One of the…

What a henhouse needs

What a henhouse needs

You’ll always have to find what works best for your land, but some things are great to know starting out. Here are the things you have to have in a henhouse, and then some that are just nice to have. 6 things a henhouse needs along with some extra “nice to haves”. I didn’t have…

What you should know about homesteading before starting

What you should know about homesteading before starting

There are some things that all beginners should know about homesteading before starting. Knowing these things will help you succeed and THRIVE on your land. Be sure to know these things about homesteading before you start homesteading. As I was sending my bi-monthly newsletter out and telling the folks who subscribe about the down and…

The first year on a homestead

The first year on a homestead

Tropical Storms and First Years on a Homestead The first year on a homestead has been kind of wild. We’re officially experiencing our first storm, Tropical Storm Colin, as homeowners and homestead owners!  What we accomplished the first year on our homestead and our future goals. Although we’re calmly watching countless episodes of Netflix we’re…