Chickens are fairly self-sufficient animals but they do need care and attention, especially as baby chicks. There are four major steps to keeping chickens in an urban setting. …
urban homestead
How to Build a Chicken Tractor
Learn how to build your own mobile chicken coop. I have a nice big backyard, with plenty of grass. However, I am in the middle of a city and I knew I would not be able to keep my chickens safe if I tried to let them free range the backyard. Enter the chicken tractor, also known as, the mobile chicken coop. This way I can move them around every other day and they will get fresh grass. My backyard is full of annual rye, clover and other ground cover I know they enjoy.
…10 Small Steps to Homesteading
Small Steps to Homesteading
Homesteading for the busy newbie in just 10 easy to implement steps.
One of the best ways to start something new is to just start. All you need is a little motivation and a plan. In fact, if you’ve gone googly-eyed over the concept of homesteading but not sure which part you’ll find most appealing (livestock, foraging, gardening, from scratch cooking?) then this list is for you. Dabble in each, see what you enjoy and build from there. Many well known and established homesteaders overwhelmingly tell you to start small. This list is what you can do this year without a lot of angst and overwhelm.
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Cooking with Little Ones: Top Tips
I have two young sons under 5. Having children can be so much fun, especially teaching them new skills. But it can also be tricky with activities like cooking which have an element of risk. Think stoves, knives, etc. These are some of my favorite ways to involve both children, ages 2 and 4, in cooking our from scratch recipes.
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