Meet Hoss! We have a new calf!
Hoss is here! AND HE IS SOOOOOOOOO CUTE. I know I say this about every baby animal to ever be born – …
Category: Barnyard
Food Security No Matter Where You Live
Food Insecurity Was this even a thing 6 months ago? How have we Americans, in the land of plenty, come to experience, …
Can You Feed a Family Milk Cow Only Grass?
Grass-Fed Dairy Pastured dairy products are another one of those “superfoods” that do amazing things to your health (and waistline). One of …
What to Expect When Your Sheep Gives Birth
What to Expect When Your Sheep Lambs (Gives Birth) Some sheep (like Tunis) go into a ‘rut’ in fall and lamb in …
Where are the Homesteaders?
Where are the Homesteaders? I have met so many lovely people here on the blog who are dreaming of their future homestead. …
Signs Your Cow Could Have Mastitis
Signs Your Cow Could Have Mastitis Daisy is beautifully pregnant and it is the most exciting time on a farm. I can …
7 SHOCKING TRUTHS ABOUT HOMESTEADING
7 SHOCKING TRUTHS ABOUT HOMESTEADING They make it look simple, enjoyable, and smooth. And it sometimes is… I do not think those …
LIVE FROM MY COUCH – Covid 19 Thoughts
Covid19 Thoughts “During this time of social distancing, be sure to check in on your extrovert friends – WE ARE NOT OK.” …
THIS IS WHY WE ARE HOMESTEADERS
THIS IS WHY WE ARE HOMESTEADERS CoVid-19 A virus is sweeping the world and life is shutting down by the minute. Sports, …
Chickens & Cows
Chickens & Cows I’ve been keeping chickens and cows for years. And I always keep them together. As we are planning to …
Yeast Infections (Premium)
Yeast Infections Did you know that ringworm is not a worm? It's not. It is a fungus. More specifically, ringworm is a …
Tips to Prevent Mastitis
Tips to Prevent Mastitis If you have a milk cow, it is possible that you may deal wth mastitis at some point. …
How to Sprout Grains for Chickens
SPROUTING GRAINS It is winter. In some areas, this means that the world is a lovely shade of pavement. Here in Kentucky, …
Cows Nursing Cows? How to Stop the Nursing
Cows nursing cows Sometimes you look into the pasture and find that someone is helping themselves to the milk. When it is …
Are You Trying To Do Too Much?
Are You Trying to Do Too Much? Homesteading is this sort of wonderful, addictive, meandering adventure. It all starts with a chicken. …