May Homestead Chores
Spring is turning into summer in a blink this year and the homestead is in full swing. Here is a […]
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backyard livestock, chickens, garden, harvest, modern homesteading, soil health
Lighting the Chicken Coop
To light or not to light the chicken coop? For many chicken keepers, that is the wintertime question. Chickens and
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backyard livestock, chickens, ducks, top-backyard-livestock
Spring Garden Prep
There might be snow or ice on the ground where you live, but it’s already time for some spring garden
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backyard livestock, compost, garden, modern homesteading, plants, seeds, soil health, trees
Chicken Coop Shed Combo
We’re slowly working on getting settled into our new homestead, which came with a dilapidated shed in the backyard. I
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backyard livestock, chickens, design, top-backyard-livestock
Crooked Coop
We recently moved into our new digs, but it hasn’t quite felt like home without clucking in the backyard. This
May To Do List
It’s that time of year when the garden needs help transitioning from spring to summer. Here is a rundown of
Fritatta Three Ways
The chickens have announced the arrival of spring with about fifty-thousand eggs. We’re averaging 4-5 eggs a day, which means
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backyard livestock, chickens, cooking, egg recipes
Reluctantly Sentimental
I am sad to say that old Florence has passed away. We raised this Rhode Island Red from a baby
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backyard livestock, chickens, modern homesteading, top-backyard-livestock
Our $85 Geriatric Chicken
Last fall our six-year old hen Maude passed away. It happened quickly – she lost weight and became lethargic in
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backyard livestock, chickens, top-backyard-livestock
Snowy Homestead
Portland’s cold weather kept us housebound for several days. Time seemed to stop as the days went on and on,