Posts Tagged Animals

200 Practical Homesteading Skills For The Modern Homesteader

200 Practical Homesteading Skills For The Modern Homesteader

When I started my own homesteading adventure on my land, I had no idea that there were anywhere near 200 homesteading skills for me to learn. But I started making a list, and with every passing year, I’ve found more practical homesteading skills to add to it. Each one of these skills makes life more interesting, and my homestead runs a little more smoothly.

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21 Homesteading Tips I Wish I Knew When I Started

21 Homesteading Tips I Wish I Knew When I Started

I have no regrets about my decision to build a homestead many years ago, but I do wish that someone had shared these simple homesteading tips with me when I was just getting started. Whether your homestead is in an urban backyard or on a large plot of land in the country, modern homesteading is surprisingly nuanced. Let’s make it simple again by exploring these 21 tips I wish I’d heard before I started homesteading.

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Liven Up Your Homestead: Learn How to Raise Quail

Liven Up Your Homestead: Learn How to Raise Quail

I get a lot of questions about how to raise quail. Most of the time, the questions come from people who have just started their homestead journey or are new to raising animals. But as of late, I’ve noticed more established homesteaders looking to raise quail as an alternative to the typical chickens and ducks. It’s safe to say that quails are making a comeback, and I, for one, am happy to see it.

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