For this week’s Self Reliant Skill of the Week, I learned how to crochet. I have fond memories of my mother-in-law crocheting for hours, making all kinds of blankets and afghans for all of the kids and grandkids. But for some reason, I just never learned it for myself. Until now! Crochet is a great …
Believe it or not, spring is just around the corner. Have you been dreaming of planting your vegetable garden, but overwhelmed with what garden seeds you should get? I don’t know about you, but with the rows and rows of seeds in the store, I could honestly spend HOURS searching for just the right ones. …
If you’ve been around any chicken communities, you’ve probably heard it asked time and time again. And maybe you’ve asked it yourself. Why did my chickens stop laying eggs? There are a few reasons why chickens stop laying eggs. But it’s so frustrating! You take good care of your chickens. You probably spent hundreds on …
For my first Self Reliant Skill of the Week, I’ve learned how to make ghee. To be honest, until a couple of years ago, I hadn’t even heard of the stuff. But it seems to be popping up more and more, so it has piqued my interest. So, instead of leaving you in suspense, let’s …
Eggs are a delicious source of protein that are easy for nearly anyone to raise. In fact, I believe every small homestead needs chickens. But raising chickens usually poses one big question: How long do eggs last? That, my friend, depends on a lot of factors. Let’s talk about those today! Chicken eggs are delicious, …
I have been thinking a lot lately about what animals every homestead beginner should learn to raise. The one that sits firmly at the top of my mind is chickens! Chickens have been a huge blessing for us. Dual-purpose chickens are my #1 choice for chickens. They are bigger than some breeds who are most …
Keeping chickens in the winter definitely has its challenges. One of the biggest challenges always seems to be how to keep chicken water from freezing. Sure, you can haul hot water out to them, but if you’ve ever done that in the snow and sleet, you know how hard that is. There’s GOT TO be …
Winter is here. While I thoroughly enjoy the holiday season, I have to admit that winter is just not my favorite! I love to be outside, but winter is so cold that it keeps me inside most of the time. Luckily, there’s lots of things you can do in the winter to keep yourself occupied. …
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It’s that time of year again. Winter. The time of year that everyone starts questioning: Should I start heating the chicken coop? Well, this is one thing about raising chickens that I am emphatic about – the answer is NO. I know a lot of chicken owners are constantly worried about their chickens. But here’s …
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Do you use store-bought home cleaning products? Have you ever read the ingredients in them? I have, and I hate using them in my home! I prefer to use DIY cleaners instead, where I can control the ingredients. Store-bought cleaners usually have toxic ingredients that are harmful to our health and the health of our …
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