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Raising Guinea Fowl

Raising Guinea Fowl

by Ann Accetta-Scott | Feb 16, 2022 | Ann Accetta-Scott, Featured, Guest Articles, Guinea Fowl, Homesteading

There are many benefits to raising guinea fowl, and these crazy looking birds are ideal for almost every homestead with acreage. However, one must first learn how to properly care for guinea fowl before bringing them home. Raising Guinea Fowl Six years ago, I brought...
Composting Chicken Manure Fertilizer

Composting Chicken Manure Fertilizer

by Janet Garman | Aug 8, 2021 | Gardening, Guest Articles, Raising Chickens

After raising chickens for a short while, you will understand the importance of composting chicken manure fertilizer. Even a small flock will produce an admirable amount of chicken manure. Some gardeners refer to this as garden gold. Once composted, chicken manure...
The Easiest Animals to Raise on the Homestead

The Easiest Animals to Raise on the Homestead

by Ann Accetta-Scott | Jul 19, 2021 | Ann Accetta-Scott, Guest Articles, Homesteading

Five of easiest animals to raise on the homestead or small acreage will depend on the layout of your property and the amount of land owned. The decision to homestead means you have decided to live a more sustainable life. Gardening and preserving the harvest is a...
Incorporate These Guard Geese Breeds on Your Homestead — Protect Your Flocks

Incorporate These Guard Geese Breeds on Your Homestead — Protect Your Flocks

by Amy Fewell | Jan 20, 2021 | Amy Fewell, Geese, Guest Articles, Homesteading

I couldn’t wait to open the box when I got it from the post office. Guard geese — these are what I had been waiting to add to our homestead for quite some time. But because guardian geese might not be a welcome wake up call for my neighbors in my subdivision, I had to...
Preparing Your Winter Chicken Coop

Preparing Your Winter Chicken Coop

by Amy Fewell | Dec 4, 2020 | Amy Fewell, Chicken Coops, Chickens, Guest Articles, Homesteading

     Winter is here and I need to think about the things to do to start preparing my chicken coop and chickens for their winter chicken coop set up. Wait, what? I have a winter set up and check list for my chickens? Why yes, yes I do! And it might be something you...
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