Homesteading is a lifestyle of doing. There are many skills a homesteader needs to insure the success of their operation. There is always something on the homestead that needs to be repaired, plowed, planted or preserved. The skills to do what needs to be done are varied, and we are not born with them. They…
Raising sheep is becoming a popular pastime for American Homesteaders and Ranchers. One of the reasons for this is the rise of Hair Sheep breeds. Many are abandoning the traditional woolly breeds in favor of hair sheep. Here are some reasons why you might want to consider Hair Sheep. Hair sheep do not grow wool,…
Homesteading is a mindset. It’s a lifestyle of self-sufficiency, frugality, prioritization, skill set development, and a positive attitude toward life and nature. If you possess the willingness to develop those things, you’re ready to start. A homestead can be a small backyard or a large piece of property. Most homesteads will include a garden, fruit…
It doesn’t matter if you have 100 acres, or a small backyard, if you have livestock, you’ll have predators. Everything out there thinks you brought your animals home for their supper, and they are going to try to take them. There are few things sadder or more frustrating on the homestead than discovering your livestock…