If you’re looking to become self-sufficient, as many people are when they start homesteading, then choosing a great chicken breed should be one of your first steps. Chickens are low maintenance farm animals which can provide both meat and eggs, BUT not all breeds are created equal! Humans have breed them for specific purposes, and …
In most cases, YES. You can sell plants from home, BUT there are something things you should know before you dive in. In this article, we’ll be covering the potential legal pitfalls you could face if you decide to sell plants from home. So, is it legal to sell plants from home? Sometimes. So, When …
Growing pumpkins can be a challenge for many beginner, or even experienced gardeners. These plants require different attention in order to keep them from rotting on the vine, and if you want to learn how to grow bigger pumpkins, then you’ll need the right soil and nutrients too. Here are 5 tips for growing pumpkins …
For many homesteaders, having even a small herd of cattle is out of the question. Their space needs are simply too high. That’s why many hobby farmers turn to goats! Goats still can provide milk and meat without needing as much space, and they are fantastic low maintenance farm animals but how many goats per …
Looking to start a side-hustle and wondering “Do I need a license to sell homemade food”? The answer to this is maybe. While in most places you can sell some homemade foods – this will depend entirely on what you want to sell and where you want to sell it! In this article, we’ll be …
Deciding what crops to grow can make or break a small farm. If you choose the wrong crop, you might find that you’re barely scraping by. However, choose the right crop, and you could be raking in money hand over fist at your local markets. Unlike commonly grown crops such as grains and vegetables, niche …
For small farms, selling at your local farmer’s market is the best way to not only make a decent paycheck for your labor, but also to get the word out about your farm! However, if you go there with the same things as everyone else, then you may have trouble attracting people to your stall. …
If you’ve been trying to plant more trees on your homestead, then you’ve likely figured something out. It’s really expensive. When you’re spending $30 per tree it can be hard to make a substantial dent, especially on a large property. That can make things like wildlife management and other tasks very difficult! However, the good …
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A dog could very well be the most important animal on your farm. A farm dog is the guardian of your livestock and your home. It’s estimated that cattle ranchers suffered over $18 million in predator losses, and that’s in Texas alone! Of course, it’s not as simple as going out and getting any dog. …
Duck eggs are large, nutritious, and they’re every baker’s dream, so it’s no surprise that many people want to add ducks to their homestead. But which breed should you choose? While that depends greatly on your needs, I think I’ve found one of the best homestead ducks around in the Khaki Campbell. Khaki Campbell Breed …
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