A common misconception about raising chickens is that it costs a lot of money. While you can surely buy a luxurious coop and high-end chicken feed, the chickens can still be productive and happy no … Continue Reading about How to Raise Chickens on a Budget
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Perpetual Soup
I know, I know. Its summer, and summer is almost never considered soup season. But what if I told you there's a hearty soup that can serve … Continue Reading about Perpetual Soup

Exiling Deer from your Garden
Whether you want to keep the deer from eating all your garden vegetables and flowers or whether you’re interested in ways to help wildlife … Continue Reading about Exiling Deer from your Garden

Moose Safety 101
You are on your way to your back 40, when suddenly you notice a moose in the middle of the woods. What should you do? Here are a few things … Continue Reading about Moose Safety 101

A Brief History of the Victory Garden
As homesteaders, self-sufficiency seems almost folded into our DNA. While the lifestyle has many appeals, one thing in particular that binds … Continue Reading about A Brief History of the Victory Garden
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COVID-19 Antibodies Found in Wild Whitetail Herd
Your eyes, unfortunately, do not deceive you. According to researchers, COVID-19 has hit even our secluded woodlands. A survey conducted by the U.S. … Continue Reading about COVID-19 Antibodies Found in Wild Whitetail Herd

5 Mistakes Real Pig Farmers Don’t Make
Death on the homestead is commonplace. Sometimes it's planned but many times it is not. And that’s one reason why most kids who grow up on a farm … Continue Reading about 5 Mistakes Real Pig Farmers Don’t Make

Guinea Hen How-To: Part One
Welcome to Current Homesteading, your resource for all things related to your homestead. From gardening to guinea hens and fencing to fish, we will … Continue Reading about Guinea Hen How-To: Part One

Opossum Primer
Opossums. Some folks love them and some hate them, but should you really allow them to hang around your homestead? As it turns out, these oft-derided … Continue Reading about Opossum Primer

Snakehandling 101
No, this isn’t the introductory paragraph to a turn-of-the-century, “snakehandling” cult brochure. Nor will it teach you how to go into the outback … Continue Reading about Snakehandling 101

Stand by Me: The Body in the Woods
Do you guys wanna go see a dead body? Anyone over 40 years old remembers the movie "Stand By Me," and secretly wanted to find a dead body as a kid. … Continue Reading about Stand by Me: The Body in the Woods