Why We use a Butcher (sometimes)
I am a homesteader. I do wierd things like mill wheat berries, pluck ducks and tap maple trees. I often write about …
Tag: animals
4 Reasons to Breed Your Cow Back after She Calves & 1 Reason Not to
You Should Breed Your Cow Back After She Calves. Oh boy, for some reason, I like to learn everything the hard way. …
When It’s Time to Go To Market – Eating Your Porker
I really don’t know where to start. I have so much to tell you! Let’s begin with, please don’t yell at me …
Build a Backyard Rabbit Hutch
Build a Backyard Rabbit Hutch for Multiple Rabbits Technically, what you are about to see is not a “hutch.” It is more …
The Best Part About Raising Pigs
The Best Part About Raising Pigs If you are on the fence about getting a couple of pigs – I am here …
Yes! You Need a Milk Strainer!
The Perfect Milk Strainer No, I don’t make any money if you buy this strainer. But I wish I did because you …
Help- My Cow Just Calved
Help – My Cow Just Calved Please contact your vet if your cow needs medical attention. I am not a vet and …
Horn Tipping
When the Horns Come Off We bought the most beautiful cow. Her name is Trinka and she came fully equipped with gorgeous …
How to Train a Cow
How to train a cow to be your family milk cow Squeal! This is sooooooooo my department. I love working with cattle. …
Why You Should Eat Pastured Pigs
Why You Should Pastured Pigs I do not intend to make anyone feel bad for purchasing and eating conventionally raised pork. I …
How to Keep Outdoor Rabbits Safe
No, I am not the person to be writing on this subject, since all my rabbits (except one) were killed. Or, maybe …
Homesteaders Food Challenge- Week 1
It has been quite a week. My brother called me a fake and said he wasn’t buying my book. No, I don’t …
Ping
It’s days like this that I want to stop blogging. I love to write. I love to share my life. I love …
How to Go on Vacation When You Have a Farm
I just returned from a 10 day vacation in heaven. I came home to your basic, everyday nightmare. The dog has fleas. …
How to Raise Chicken Meat that is Not: Stringy, Chewy, or Tough
How to Raise Great Chicken Meat. We have raised chickens for meat. Like, a lot. You can purchase broiler chicks at most …