When you think of meat chicken breeds, your mind probably goes straight to the Cornish Cross broilers. This breed is most commonly used for meat. The very fast growth rate […]
12 Heritage Meat Chicken Breeds
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How to Start Seeds for the Homestead Garden
Do you know how to start seeds for your garden? Seed starting doesn’t have to be complicated. Follow this how-to guide to get started! Is it really necessary to start […]
8 Benefits of Mulch in the Garden
Many gardeners believe that mulch is reserved for flower beds surrounding the home to increase curb appeal or for someone using the Back to Eden gardening method. In reality, mulch can […]
Chicken Breed Egg Colors
Do you know the difference in chicken breed egg colors? Which chickens lay blue eggs? Which ones lay green eggs? In your quest for fresh chicken eggs, you may be wondering […]
5 Reasons Why the Homesteading Lifestyle is Awesome
By choosing to live a homesteading lifestyle we have enriched our lives in so many ways. I couldn’t imagine raising my children any other way. So many valuable lessons are […]
Beyond Labels | LIVE Interview with Joel Salatin & Sina McCullough
In their brand new book, Beyond Labels, Sina McCullough and Joel Salatin walk us through some pretty incredible truths about living a healthier lifestyle. A conversation between a doctor and […]
A Broken Food System | It’s Time to Rebuild
“The food supply chain is breaking.” These are the words John Tyson, board chairman of Tyson Foods, wrote this week. Over 2-million chickens will be (or have already been) killed […]
Homesteading and the Recent Coronavirus
The word “coronavirus” wasn’t even a common word until January/February of this year. In fact, a coronavirus can be something as simple as the common cold . . . but […]
How to “Rock” a Farmer’s Market
I have been 50/50 on the thought of setting up at our local farmer’s market. The rules, regulation, and worry about “if” you’re actually going to sell what you bring […]
Who Needs a Fairy Garden When You Can Have a Bee Kingdom? (with Video)
Raising kids on a farm is an ultimate experiment? Well, just add bees to that experiment and see what happens – a bee kingdom! Ok, ok it’s not as scary […]