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12/04/2018 / By Mary Miller

The top sources of protein in a survival homestead

Protein is an essential part of your diet. If you’ve ever considered raising livestock or growing a survival garden in your homestead, you need to consider which plants and animals are excellent sources of protein, while also being worthwhile investments. Homesteading requires a lot of time, money and effort. In order to reap the benefits of […]

10/01/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Marjory Wildcraft from The Grow Network explains why she switched from geese to ducks

Raising poultry at home is a great way to have a steady supply of eggs for eating, as well as to maintain plenty of nutrient-rich manure for fertilizing lawns, gardens, and orchards. But what are the best varieties for maximizing desired output of these natural resources while minimizing the negative impacts of raising poultry at […]

09/16/2018 / By Janine Acero

Protecting your chickens from heat stress: How to make your own homemade electrolytes for poultry

Much like humans, animals and pets experience stress from heat and dehydration, which leads to sickness and even death if not given immediate attention. If you own backyard chickens or ducks, electrolytes are one of the things you must have at the ready in case your flock is under stress from these conditions. Read on […]

04/17/2018 / By Joel M. Harrison

Food Independence: Learn how to build a simple, sustainable and humane system of raising meat chickens

Growing and harvesting your own vegetables and fruits is one thing. Living off them is another. Unless you’re growing plants that are particularly robust in terms of calories, the amount of effort put into growing them and the energy yielded from their consumption doesn’t balance out. Fortunately, adding meat to your diet more than makes up […]

11/28/2017 / By Russel Davis

Upcycling idea: How to make a DIY chicken coop from a swingset

The increase in poultry farm popularity remains a strong motivator among homesteaders to continually drive production. However, caring for poultry animals such as chickens may prove challenging as they require adequate space and a sheltered coop to protect them from the elements and predatory animals. Making a strong and sturdy chicken coop need not be expensive. […]

11/05/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Something to crow about: Your primer to raising baby chicks

Baby chicks are adorable, delicate, and are actually simple to raise. If you have an outdoor space and live in an area where raising chickens is allowed, you are one step closer to raising them. Here are some tips on how to raise baby chicks without spending so much money. Getting started One of the […]

10/21/2017 / By David Armstrong

The top 10 benefits of living in the country

In a recent podcast Natural News founder/editor Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, took a look at what makes country living much more fulfilling and why it is a much more sustainable lifestyle that living in the city. Adams should know. He lives on a ranch in central Texas and raises goats, chickens, donkeys and other […]

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