Guinea Hens: The Ultimate Tick Exterminator
Some people think Guinea Hens are loud and obnoxious. That is true. I wouldn't recommend getting Guinea Hens if you have close neighbors....
Turkeys on the Homestead
Because we have a farm that is similar to the old time farm of yester-year, we just had to raise a few heritage turkey's. You know the...
Pastured Chickens
This last summer, we decided that it just wasn't fair for people in our community to not have the chance to buy homegrown, out on the...
Eggs
Seriously, can you find a more perfect food than Farm fresh eggs? I think not. Every morning, I have my favorite breakfast. Eggs!!! Eggs...
Thinking About Summer
Every late fall, I feel so worn out. I am so ready to hibernate! Bring on the movies, books and the hot coffee! I don't want to do...
Caring for Baby Chicks on the Farm
When you have new chicks coming from the post office or from the incubator you need to be prepared. Chicks need 90 degree temps to stay...
You Might be a Homesteader if...
There are ways to tell if you might have fallen down that slippery slope that brought you down that path that is called homesteading!...
Irish Dexter Bull Calf
Yesterday we came home from church and saw our cow, Honeycrisp about to have a calf. We jumped out of the van, ran into the house, threw...
Building Our First Hen House
I believe that one of the first steps for us on our homesteading journey was building our chicken coop. Actually maybe the first step was...
Homemade soft cheese
I have made only one type of cheese. Why only one, you ask? The reason is that this recipe is so easy! I would love to learn how to...