Tackling Winter Projects on the Homestead
Just because its cold, snowy and windy doesn't mean there isn't work to be done. Thankfully, much of it can be done inside.
Are Rabbits the Perfect Livestock for Preppers?
Raising rabbits produces meat rapidly and inexpensively. They take up little room and an be raised almost anywhere, making them perfect for preppers.
The Best Time to Start Stocking up on Firewood
The winter is almost over and we have not used our wood stove for a week, but that doesn't stop the firewood deliveries.
Building and Tracking Bee Equipment
With cold weather bringing a halt to work on the chicken coop, I worked in the shop assembling bee hives until it was finally warm enough to paint them.
Is Homesteading the Way to live in an Uncertain Future?
Do you want to live a simpler life with fewer financial demands and more freedom while you are healthier and happier? Try homesteading.
Making Sure my Bees are Prepped for Spring
The world may be heading towards war, but we still need to inspect the bees, feed the chickens, plan the garden and get ready for spring.
Inflation Hits the Homestead, Plus Survival Gardening
Have you ever checked the caloric content of vegetables? Many of them offer just a coupe hundred calories per pound. Give yourself survival options.
Butchering Chickens is Not as Easy as it Looks
My first experienced butchering a chicken turned out to be more of a challenge than I expected. But it was a valuable experience.
Mucking out the Chicken Coop
We take advantage of the warmest day yet in February to catch up on homestead chores. It's no fun, but needs to be don
Getting the Beehives Ready for Winter
Here are the details on how we insulate and wrap our hives to give our bees an added chance to survive the winter, plus a farm inflation report.