Tag: Homesteading
Firewood Cutting, Splitting and Stacking
As we leave winter behind, we start preparing for the next one, laying in a good stock of firewood to dry and season over the summer.
Building a Predator-Proof Henhouse
Losing chickens is a part of homestead life, but you don't have to make it easy on the predators. Take steps to keep your egg-supply safe.
It’s Spring, Time to Start your Engines
It's the time of year to start your small gas-powered engines, change the oil, grease the moving parts, and make sure your equipment is ready.
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.
Signs of an Early Spring
Suddenly, spring was here. The bees were flying, the robins were hunting worms, and the bats were catching insects. The homestead is getting busy again.
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
The Arctic Blast Arrives
Snow and bitter cold make homestead chores more difficult, but the chickens seem to tolerate it OK as long as they get food and water.
Getting Sick on the Homestead Sucks
Being sick on the homestead is a hassle, but being sick in a SHTF scenario will be worse. Still, its not a fun lesson.
A Quick Update from Pete
Pete is laid up with one of the many viruses making the rounds. Our rate of posting may drop off for a few days until he makes a recovery.
Extra Eggs Finally Here
Nineteen weeks after they were hatched, the chicks we got in early August are finally starting to lay eggs. Soon, we hoped to be swamped with eggs.
