Spring farrowing presents challenges, mixing joy and heartbreak. Sox, an excitable sow, birthed 12 piglets, but two faced struggles. One succumbed to injuries, while the runt thrived, becoming a family pet. He brought joy and affection, highlighting the unique bond between humans and animals, and leaving lasting memories for the family.
Read more
Free time affects everyone differently. Some binge watch, some cook, some hike or fish, but here, we build. It seems like every time we catch up, we find a new project to keep us busy and improve the function of the homestead. Because of the current shutdown, we have found ourselves with additional time to devote to the homestead. In
Read more
Yes folks, it’s that time of year. The weather outside is frightful, the days are short, and the wood stove is cranking. Looking through a frosty window pane, we stare out at our garden covered in snow, and think about how nice it is to be warm. Only fellow homesteaders know that winter time is actually our rest and relaxation
Read more
When we think of homesteading, our thoughts often turn to chickens, pigs and huge gardens full of vegetables. But there is one main ingredient that is always overlooked. The most productive and important things on the homestead are the people. Your homestead is always limited by how much work you and your family is willing and able to do. Homesteading can
Read more
The truth is you can never be prepared for, or know, everything. After years of learning through both study and trial and error, I am often reminded of how little I know. We all like to think of ourselves as an apex predator, as someone who can get the job done. We fix our own equipment, and we work tirelessly
Read more
two branches homestead 