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New Chicks on the Homestead!

There’s something magical about hearing the soft peeping of new life from beneath a mama hen. No heat lamps. No brooder boxes. Just instinct, feathers, and a whole lot of...

Rain on the Homestead

When It Rains for a Week on the Homestead There’s a certain rhythm to homesteading that follows the seasons, but sometimes, that rhythm turns into a soggy shuffle. After nearly...

A Midnight Visitor and an Unbelievable Rescue

Just as I was settling into bed last night, an unexpected visitor arrived—a dog, barking and howling in our yard. No matter what we did, he wouldn’t leave. Every couple...

Goodbye Old Friend

Homesteading is all about juggling different tasks! While we’re busy preparing for spring gardening, we’re also getting our hard goods ready for market season and online sales. This week, I’m...

Spring on the Homestead: Fresh Eggs and Watchfu...

Spring has arrived, and our yard has had its seasonal tidy-up! The coop is getting a deep clean, and the hens are loving the fresh air and sunshine. Today, the...

A Quiet Busy

We are in the stage of fake spring—that teasing time when the sun feels warmer, but winter still lingers beneath the surface. I’m eager to start my garden, knowing it’s...