Tag: Backyard Chickens

We are gearing up to produce more eggs and honey for our use and for sale. Its an important part of our self-sufficiency.

There comes a time when chickens have outlived their usefulness and aren't earning their keep, so we culled our spent hens this weekend.

The homestead faces a winter reality check as December leaves just like it came in: with a blast of snow and bitter cold.

As the temperatures drop, we have to wrap up our summer activities and prep for winter. This includes securing our livestock and upgrading the UTV.

This week's homestead update deals with a predator attack, a reminder winter is coming, and some fun with guns.

Temperatures are dropping as the sun sets earlier, providing motivation to finish our chores and prepared the homestead for winter.

Our homestead requires hard work, a little pain, and a willingness to kill as well as nurture and grow.

We've been super busy on the homestead with both planned and unplanned chores. It's prime time for outdoor activities.

Egg production has risen with the temperatures, but the flock is not entirely unscathed. The bitter cold we experienced also hurt the bees.

A trip to help a local beekeeper turns into an afternoon at the range as we try out his new build and have fun with suppressors.