Can you have Too Many Eggs?
The early spring has meant a surge an egg sales and very active beehives. Now we just have to hope there isn't a sudden hard freeze.
Fire, Water, and Chickens
The road thaws out enough to become passable, the pipes are no longer frozen, and we take the opportunity to stock up on some critical items.
Taking Advantage of the Cooler Weather on the Homestead
We are working to make fall plantings, clean up the homestead, stock up, and generally make sure we are ready for winter.
It’s Time to Raise Some of your Own Food
Raising some of your own food can help you add valuable calories to your diet and and save money, but you need to start now.
It’s Harvest Time at the Homestead
It's peak harvest time on the homestead, but our raised beds would never be enough to sustain us during an emergency.
I Discover a New Role for Shotguns on the Homestead
I've owned shotguns for decades and shot thousands of rounds, but I've never used it on the homestead like this before.
Prepper Diary October 17: A Long Awaited Day Arrives
It's full fledged autumn here. The leaves are falling, the temperatures are dropping, and we're getting ready for winter. Are you ready for a "dark winter?"
The Great Chicken Escape
More than half of our young Black Star chickens escaped over night, and we don't know why or if they will do it again.
Why You Need to Raise Chickens
Chickens can provide a daily supply of healthy eggs at a price that is hard to beat. Plus, you won't be affected by an egg shortage.
We get Hit with Harsh Winter Weather
Temperatures plunge, sending us from a nice temperate autumn to a bitter cold taste of winter. We beat the cold with our last harvest.