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Sometimes Happiness Looks A Lot Like A Pig

Posted on April 19, 2018 by twobrancheshomestead 11 comments

Sometimes things just happen for a reason. Last fall we had our first set of pigs butchered. Our first time raising pigs was very rewarding, and all the meat in the freezer was a great reward. However, I was feeling a little blue without them on the homestead. They gave me so much joy and without them around things were

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Raising Cornish Cross Chickens for Meat: A Homesteader’s Guide

Posted on February 20, 2018 by twobrancheshomestead 23 comments

Raising meat birds, specifically Cornish Crosses, can significantly enhance homesteading. After transitioning from laying hens, the authors found raising these birds rewarding due to their rapid growth and excellent feed conversion. Despite initial apprehensions about butchering, they discovered the superior taste and quality of home-raised chicken, making the effort worthwhile.

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