I admit it. I was somewhat idealistic back then… I began planning to raise a flock of chickens for both meat and eggs. (A dual purpose breed chicken.) I envisioned heading out…
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To Keep or Not To Keep… a Rooster
As new homesteaders who tend to become easily overwhelmed, my husband and I have a rule that we add just one new skill each year. This year’s skill is hatching…
Traditional (Natural) Diet for Goats
We desire to follow a traditional, non-industrialized, diet for ourselves. We also desire that our animals follow a traditional diet. And this not only for their own health, but to…
Real Food Quote Monday – Grass-Fed Salad Bar
Every Monday, I pull out a meaningful quote from one of the great books or articles I’m reading (or re-reading) and share it with you. Last week, we talked about…
All I Really Need to Know I Learned From Milking a Cow
I can’t think of a more tumultuous time of my life than the last six months: learning to milk a brand-new dairy cow. I have tried many things to gentle…
Butchering Our First Home-Grown Grass-Fed Beef
We find as time passes that we hit more and more first experiences. This week hosted a biggie — the butchering of our first grass-fed beef. We didn’t do it…
Traditional Dog Diet: Raw Feeding
This is definitely a controversial topic, and I’m not trying to step on anyone’s toes or incite argument. We’ve just embarked on the owning-and-feeding-a-dog-adventure, so I want to say up…
Choosing The Best Milk
If you begin with the best possible milk, your homemade cultured dairy foods — such as sour cream, yogurt, kefir, butter, and cheeses — will turn out the healthiest they can possibly…
Apple Cider Vinegar and Garlic for Goats
Apple cider vinegar (raw) and garlic: good for animals, too! Apple cider vinegar is a source of vitamins, minerals and enzymes, in particular phosphorus (for goats). It helps strengthen the…
Probiotic Frozen Yogurt Dog Treats — 3 Nourishing Flavors!
Your fur baby deserves healthy treats this summer! In addition to being good-for-them, these easy frozen yogurt dog treats are perfectly refreshing on hot summer days. There are many flavor…
