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Homestead animals provide value with food, enjoyment, and sustainability. Learning to care for them doesn’t have to be complicated. You can do it too!

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Two chickens being added to a new flock.
Chickens | Homestead Animals

Adding New Chickens to Your Flock

a chicken tractor full of pasture raised meat chickens.
Chickens | Homestead Animals

Raising Chickens on Pasture for the BEST Eggs and Meat

A mail order box of chicks with one chick looking directly at the camera through the open flap.
Chickens | Homestead Animals

Raising Baby Chicks: Beginners Guide to Chick Care

The Best Portable Electric Fence for Goats
Homestead Animals

The Best Portable Electric Fence for Goats

How to Break Down a Whole Chicken: Easy Step-by-Step Guide
Chicken Recipes | Chickens | Dinners | From Scratch Food | Homestead Animals

How to Break Down a Whole Chicken: Easy Step-by-Step Guide

Fall Homestead Checklist: Preparing for Winter
Chickens | Gardening | Homestead Animals

Fall Homestead Checklist: Preparing for Winter

How Much Does it Cost to Feed Chickens? (Plus Ways to Save)
Chickens | Homestead Animals

How Much Does it Cost to Feed Chickens? (Plus Ways to Save)

How Much Time Does Homesteading Really Take?
Chickens | Gardening | Homestead Animals

How Much Time Does Homesteading Really Take?

shrink wrapped whole chickens
Chickens | Homestead Animals

How to Raise a Year’s Worth of Meat Chickens

Save money on feed costs and grow happier, healthi Save money on feed costs and grow happier, healthier birds by raising chickens on pasture. Pasture raised chickens provide the BEST eggs an meat, and you can learn how to do it on your homestead, too! Check out my newest blog post for more info.
If you want to bring home baby chicks, but feel in If you want to bring home baby chicks, but feel intimidated by them, dive into my newest blog post on Raising Baby chicks. Everything you need to know, and everything you need to buy is all there in the post! We are getting ready for a new batch of layers and meat birds too - they add something so special to the homestead. The blog is always linked in my bio if you want to check it out.
Ever wondered what a 1/2 cow share looks like? 6 Ever wondered what a 1/2 cow share looks like? 6 boxes of farm raised beef! Here’s the full break down of what we got: Ground Beef (77) @ 2lb each Brisket (2) Round Steak (3) @ 2 in each NY Strip Steak (6) @ 2 in each Sirloin steak (2) @ 2 in each Ribeye Steaks (7) @ 2 in each Filet (4) Cube Steaks (9) @ 2 in each Stew meat (7) 1lb Chuck Roasts (6) @ 2 lb each Beef heart (1) Liver (7) @ 1 lb each Tongue (1) Tallow (beef fat) Bones (for broth)
This cheese calzone recipe will easily replace you This cheese calzone recipe will easily replace your carry out pizza orders! This recipe is simple, delicious, and fun for the whole family. If your family loves all things pizza, this is the recipe for you. A few simple ingredients bring this cheese calzone recipe to the dinner table, while skipping the cost and questionable ingredients of carry out.
Seeds are here 🌱 Seeds are here 🌱
Apple breakfast muffins are a great way to start y Apple breakfast muffins are a great way to start your day with a filling and delicious treat. Head over to the blog to try the recipe. Packed with fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and wholesome ingredients, these easy apple muffins are perfect for busy mornings. Plus, they freeze beautifully, making them an excellent make-ahead breakfast option.
Finally FEBRUARY!!! Which means it’s time to get Finally FEBRUARY!!! Which means it’s time to get out those seeds, get your hands in some soil, and start growing… indoors that is! For me, it’s not too early to start long season things like onions, or cold season things like brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower) so that they are ready to plant out in the garden sooner. I’ll wait a few more weeks to start the rest of my favorites like tomatoes and peppers. If when to plant, and how to start your seeds feels intimidating to you, I can help! I have a planting calendar as well as a complete guide to seed starting on my blog. You’ll find everything I use and lots of hand holding help with starting your own seeds! Check out my seed starting highlight to learn more!
Berry season is a special time of year, but the be Berry season is a special time of year, but the beauty of this berry sauce recipe is that it works just as well with fresh or frozen berries! Whether you’re looking for the perfect topping to sweeten up a breakfast, or add a tart twist to a sweet treat, this easy berry sauce is versatile, quick to make, and absolutely delicious. If you want to check out the full recipe, the blog is linked in my bio to take you there!
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