Why We Decided Against An Outdoor Wood Furnace
The decision whether or not to purchase and install an outdoor wood furnace was a tough one for us. We almost did it. Eventually, though we decided not you. Read this post to find out why!
View ArticleNatural Ways To Keep Lice Away In Goats
Have you ever found lice on your goat herd? We did. Last spring we found lice on our goats and set about finding ways to get rid of them. Through our research, and trial by error, we discovered there...
View ArticleSugaring 101: How To Collect Sap
While in no way are we experts in the field of sap collection, 2016 will be our fourth year “sugaring,” and we believe we have made enough mistakes to share with you some of what we’ve learned. You can...
View ArticleOur $15 Homemade Evaporator
Last year we bumped our number of taps up to 14. After going through the leftover propane from last year, as well as an entire refill—all in the first weekend—I began to panic a little. This was going...
View ArticleSugaring 101: Making Syrup
As our fourth season of sugaring nears, we’d like to share some of our “DOs” and “DON’Ts” when it comes to boiling sap down into syrup. ’Cause heaven knows we’ve made enough mistakes. And sometimes...
View ArticleSugaring 101: Choosing A Spile
If you’re searching around the internet, following the hundreds of homesteading blogs and dreaming about one day becoming a homesteader yourself, a great place to start just might be right in your...
View ArticleSimple Ideas For Repurposing Barn Wood
Do you have an old barn that’s beyond repair? Ever wonder how in the world you could purposefully use that old barn wood around the farm? Read this post to learn of practical ways we’ve used old barn...
View ArticleWinter Power-Mix for Chickens
All youse guys living in da nordern climates like us can no doubt attest to da difficulty of keeping da animals healthy, comfortable, and productive throughout da winter months, eh? All Yooper slang...
View ArticleWinter Chicken Care: A Lesson on Lighting
Last year was our first winter with chickens. After losing a few to a hawk over the summer, we began the cold season with 17 hens… and ended it with only 12. Seemed like every week we lost a chicken....
View Article5 Things To Consider With High-Tensile Fencing.
Two years in the making. We’ve dreamed. We’ve imagined. Guys, it’s finally gonna happen. We are getting our very own milking cow! As excited as we are to talk about the expansion of our homestead, the...
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