Chicken mites can turn a happy coop into a miserable place fast. The good news? You don't always need expensive treatments to start fighting back. The biggest secret is breaking the mite life cycle. Clean out old bedding, scrub the coop—especially c...

Not sure if your rabbit is a buck or a doe? It can be tricky, especially with younger rabbits! This quick visual guide shows you what to look for, how to safely check, and the key differences between male and female rabbits. Have you ever had a rabb...

Your tiller worked hard all season—but putting it away dirty and full of old fuel can mean trouble next spring. Before winter storage, give it a little attention: clean the tines change the oil check the spark plug and air filter inspect for wear lu...

Is it a hen… or did you accidentally raise a rooster? There are plenty of clues: comb size, wattles, pointed saddle feathers, curved tail feathers, thicker legs, spurs, crowing, and behavior. But anyone who raises chickens knows there’s always that ...

Splay leg is a common problem in newly hatched quail chicks. One or both legs slide outward, making it difficult or impossible for the chick to stand and walk normally. The good news: when caught early, many chicks can recover quickly. What Causes S...

If you raise chickens or keep farm-fresh eggs around, you may occasionally wonder, “Is this egg still good?” One quick way to estimate an egg’s age is the float test. How to Float Test an Egg Fill a bowl or glass with enough cold water to completely...

The garden may have exhausted us, but winter doesn't care. By the end of summer, most homesteaders are ready for a break. We've planted, weeded, watered, hauled feed, fought bugs, preserved food, and probably threatened to give up gardening at least...

When the sun goes down on the homestead, a completely different world wakes up. While we're inside settling down for the night, raccoons, coyotes, foxes, opossums, owls, bobcats, snakes, and other predators may be beginning their rounds. A chicken c...

Hot summer weather can become dangerous for rabbits quickly. Because rabbits don’t sweat and handle heat poorly, keeping them cool is an important part of summer care. The good news is that you don’t need an expensive setup. Simple things like froze...

If you're looking for a simple, protein-packed snack with bold flavor, homemade pickled eggs are a great addition to your homestead kitchen. This easy recipe uses everyday pantry ingredients to create tangy, flavorful eggs that are perfect for snack...

Learn why chicken eggs are just the beginning. This educational guide explores the differences between chicken, duck, turkey, and quail eggs, including their nutrition, protein content, vitamins, minerals, flavor, and best culinary uses. Whether you...

Take a look around. Food prices keep climbing, grocery store shelves aren't always as predictable as they once were, and food recalls seem to make headlines more often. On top of that, many of the foods we eat every day are heavily processed and pac...

Why is Comfrey So Special? Comfrey has an incredibly deep root system that pulls nutrients from deep in the soil and stores them in its large leaves. Every time you harvest those leaves, you're bringing valuable nutrients back to the surface where y...

Bees are some of the hardest-working helpers on the homestead. Without them, many fruits, vegetables, and flowers produce fewer crops—or none at all. By planting a few bee-friendly flowers, you can increase pollination, improve harvests, and create ...

There's nothing quite like watching a chick hatch from an egg you've cared for over the past 21 days. While it may seem complicated at first, successful incubation comes down to keeping a few important conditions consistent. Start with cle...