The Tiny Life

Do you need a rooster to have chickens? I’ll answer that question and discuss the pros and cons of keeping roosters in a coop with your hens....

Raising urban chickens is popular with urban homesteaders because it allows you to collect your own eggs, and it’s a great way to bring some rural charm to the big...

It’s smart to consider raising bantam vs. regular chickens for many reasons, especially if you’re a homesteader with limited yard space, where size really matters....

I got tired of planning to homestead “someday” while I was living in the city, so I came up with creative ways to use my small spaces, ways I’m now...

On my homestead, I find it highly entertaining to watch my chickens run over as fast as they can to get their chicken treats. I think we all look forward...

I started raising rabbits for meat on my homestead because it’s easy, takes minimal time, and provides quick turn-arounds in tasty, lean meat, rapid production, and opportunities for profit. While...

While raising geese might not be the first thing you think of when adding livestock to your homestead, in my experience, many of the negative stereotypes associated with geese stem...

During my years on my North Carolina homestead, I’ve found that DIY cheap garden beds are a budget-friendly choice that has significantly lightened my daily gardening tasks, all while keeping...

I enjoy hiking the many nature trails around Charlotte, North Carolina, and when I walk near a body of water, I often find myself surrounded by wild but friendly geese...

Companion Plants for your Spaghetti Squash can help reduce pests, build good soil, and make your garden thrive. Here, I share The Best Companion Plants for Spaghetti Squash to help...

Companion Plants for your Yams can help reduce pests, build good soil, and make your garden thrive. Here, I share The Best Companion Plants for Yams to help your garden...

Companion Plants for your Witch Hazel can help reduce pests, build good soil, and make your garden thrive. Here, I share The Best Companion Plants for Witch Hazel to help...