Homesteading

You may be thinking, ‘Why are you making a pumpkin coffee soap in the middle of December?’  I know, the Fall season is gone. But, pumpkin and coffee have plenty …

Helping Your Chickens Through Fall Molting With the days getting shorter and the air getting cooler, I’m sure you’ve started to notice the increased number of feathers in your run …

Fall has to be my favorite time of the year! Aside from the beautiful colors of Northwestern Pennsylvania, the crisp air, and (hopefully) a bountiful harvest, it is time for …

Why you should let a broody hen brood. Last spring when Nick and I decided to order our chicks, I made sure we had everything ready. A brooder box with 2 …

How to stock your homestead pantry, and what to do if it starts to run dry? Let’s admit it, we all have this vision when we start a homestead lifestyle …

Fermented Chicken Feed Have you ever seen a stampede?  What about a chicken stampede?!  If you decide to give fermented feed a try, I bet you’ll get to experience one …