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 and become Crocodile Dundee. If you encounter a snake on your homestead you need to relocate, however, here are a few ideas on how to wrangle the slithery little bugger. ENSURE THE SNAKE IS NOT VENOMOUS!!! This is the primary … [Read more...] about Snakehandling 101
Animals
Food Plot Prep
While it may be a few months from opening day of deer season, experienced hunters know it’s already high time to begin prep. From sighting in one’s bow or rifle to scouting game trails, work in the offseason equates directly to in-season success. For those who hunt on their very own homestead, this is doubly true. A good food plot can exponentially increase one’s chances of … [Read more...] about Food Plot Prep
Get Your Goats: Part 3
Just as you build a house before you move onto land, before you consider getting goats, you need a solid plan for how to house them. Lucky for you, goats are a lot less picky than your last roommate. In fact, they’re about as low-maintenance a tenant as you can get. Read on for a few tips, tricks and baseline parameters for giving your goats a happy and healthy … [Read more...] about Get Your Goats: Part 3
Get Your Goats: Part 2
Happy Friday folks! Last week, we left off our goat series with an overview of these hard-headed critters. Far from a unified species, goats range from shaggy mountain breeds to short-haired plains dwellers, each with their own varying characteristics and temperaments. Read on for five popular dairy variants, and some key traits associated with each. 1. Alpine Chances … [Read more...] about Get Your Goats: Part 2
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 marsupials have some great benefits, alongside a few drawbacks. Read on for some facts about the common North American opossum, otherwise known as the Virginia opossum. Natural Scavengers and Stealthy Hunters Opossums are … [Read more...] about Opossum Primer
