Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are a homesteader’s dream—vibrant, hardy, and incredibly versatile. If you want to grow sunflowers on your homestead, you’re in for a treat! These towering beauties with their cheerful blooms don’t just add a pop of color; they also provide seeds for snacking, oil production, and livestock feed. Plus, they attract pollinators to boost your … [Read more...] about Grow Sunflowers Easily: Brighten Your Homestead Today
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Render Beef Tallow at Home: Master Homesteading Fat Now
Homesteaders can easily render beef tallow at home, turning beef fat from suet or trimmings into a versatile, shelf-stable cooking fat. This traditional process aligns with the self-sufficient, zero-waste ethos of homesteading, using byproducts from cattle you raise or source locally. Beyond cooking, beef tallow shines in soap-making, candles, balms, lotions, and even leather … [Read more...] about Render Beef Tallow at Home: Master Homesteading Fat Now
Deer Food Plot: Create the Perfect Hunting Setup
Want to roll out the red carpet for deer and make your backyard their five-star dining spot? A deer food plot might be your ticket. Essentially, it’s a cultivated patch of land designed to attract deer with tasty, nutritious forage. Whether you’re a hunter or just love watching wildlife, this guide will walk you through creating the perfect deer food plot. First, we’ll cover … [Read more...] about Deer Food Plot: Create the Perfect Hunting Setup
Broody Chicken Hens
Hey there! Let me share with you an intriguing and somewhat adventurous tale about my beloved hen who turned me into a Proud Chicken Grandpa. (Yes, you read that right!) As a longtime poultry farmer, I've seen quite a few surprises, but this one caught me off guard. I have this determined hen who was so set on hatching eggs, she just couldn't let go. No usual strategies could … [Read more...] about Broody Chicken Hens
Shell-Abrate Diversity: Cracking the Colorful World of Egg Variety!
Going to the store and buying eggs is so passé, backyard micro farms is where it’s at. Those living out in the country have always known the benefits of raising your own brood for the freshest of eggs. Due to current economic circumstances the practice of micro farming is gaining momentum, even among people that would never have thought of themselves as a “farmer”. For my … [Read more...] about Shell-Abrate Diversity: Cracking the Colorful World of Egg Variety!
