Tag: Backyard Chickens
Temperature Swings and Power Failures
The homestead faces a winter reality check as December leaves just like it came in: with a blast of snow and bitter cold.
Autumn Arrives on the Homestead
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.
We Deal with Colder Weather, Dead Chickens and Guns
This week's homestead update deals with a predator attack, a reminder winter is coming, and some fun with guns.
Autumn Arrives with Last-Minute Chores
Temperatures are dropping as the sun sets earlier, providing motivation to finish our chores and prepared the homestead for winter.
Bee Stings and Mustard Seeds
Our homestead requires hard work, a little pain, and a willingness to kill as well as nurture and grow.
It’s Been a Busy Summer on the Homestead
We've been super busy on the homestead with both planned and unplanned chores. It's prime time for outdoor activities.
A Good Week for the Chickens, but not the Bees
Egg production has risen with the temperatures, but the flock is not entirely unscathed. The bitter cold we experienced also hurt the bees.
Beehives and Bullets
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.
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.
Should you Worry About Bird Flu?
As the first mutation that appears to make bird flu more dangers to humans appears, the media blows up the new. Take it with a grain of salt.