Livestock Care

Stocking a goat first aid kit will help you be more prepared for an emergency, illness or injury. Here’s what we keep in our goat first aid kit!   A …

Kids on the way? Here’s how to stock your goat kidding kit and be prepared for kidding season, including a full list of supplies!   Kidding season is one of …

Having a well-stocked animal first aid kit is a vital part of owning livestock on a homestead. Learn how we stock our kits and why we use buckets to store …

Are you considering milk goats for your homestead? Today, I’m sharing my experience and answering the top 10 questions that people ask me about owning goats! Milk goats can be …

Goats get colds too! This is how I help my goats recover quickly when they have a runny nose or signs of a cold.   Last month, we walked out …

Mint is a great herbal ally for humans, but mint is also great for chickens! It’s one of my favorite herbs to grow in the chicken yard – here’s why! …

From trash to treasure: We upcycled an entertainment cabinet to create a one-of-a-kind DIY chick brooder (with farmhouse flare!) that would meet all of our needs! Do you ever wonder …

Chicken entertainment may seem a bit crazy, but keeping your chickens entertained over the winter can actually help keep them mentally and physically healthy!   Exciting news: the snow has …

During the winter, chicken nutrition is important! These 5 easy tips will help ensure your chickens stay nourished and happy this winter!   Has winter ended yet??  Apparently not.  Which …

Preparing your chicken coop for winter is a vital part of keeping your flock healthy and happy over the cold season. Here’s how we keep our chicken coops comfy & …

These chicken health tips will help keep your flock healthy all winter! Learn how to check your flock for illnesses, avoid frostbite and more!   Holy snow! I imagine that …

Chickens can be a huge benefit for the home gardener! Put them to work doing pest control, compost turning, garden bed prep and more! Let’s Talk Chickens. And Why You …