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12/15/2017 / By Zoey Sky

It can be done! 5 Animals we recommend you raising if you’re a novice farmer

While the thought of adding livestock to a traditional backyard can seem daunting, even a beginner can raise several animals. But before you decide which animal(s) you want to raise, ensure that your backyard is spacious enough so your livestock will have room to roam in. Since these animals will be a source of greener […]

11/28/2017 / By Russel Davis

Upcycling idea: How to make a DIY chicken coop from a swingset

The increase in poultry farm popularity remains a strong motivator among homesteaders to continually drive production. However, caring for poultry animals such as chickens may prove challenging as they require adequate space and a sheltered coop to protect them from the elements and predatory animals. Making a strong and sturdy chicken coop need not be expensive. […]

11/22/2017 / By Janine Acero

No time for “fowl” play: 5 Strategies to protect your chickens from avian flu

The most severe outbreak of the avian influenza – commonly known as bird flu – in the U.S. happened in 2015. The occurrence triggered a wave of alarm for both consumers and poultry farmers. Since then, the price of eggs alone has increased by 58 percent, and grocery stores and restaurants have increased the cost of […]

11/21/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Want to be self-reliant without leaving the comforts of the city? Check out these 10 ways to make it possible

Have you ever wanted to become self-reliant but felt it wasn’t possible because you live in the city? Fortunately for you, this is an itch that you can definitely scratch. You don’t have to uproot your home in the ‘burbs and move all the way to the country just to embrace self-sustained living. There are […]

11/20/2017 / By Tracey Watson

Now or never: Time to reclaim our food independence

While most of us are proud of our country’s pioneer roots and awed by the strength and resilience of the early homesteaders, few of us would choose to live the way they did. Providing for themselves and their families meant that the frontier men and women worked hard every day from sunup to sundown. What […]

11/12/2017 / By Zoey Sky

How to decide which animals to raise on your small farm

Before you head out to buy livestock that you want to raise on your homestead, you need to consider these important points. Reading the tips listed below can help, especially if you’re having a hard time deciding what kind of animals best suits your needs. This article will focus on the basic aspects of raising […]

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