by Homesteader | May 13, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Understanding Your Materials Types of Clay When it comes to making pottery, you’ve got to know your clays. Different types of clay have unique properties and will dramatically affect your finished product. From stoneware to earthenware, each type has its charm!...
by Homesteader | May 13, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Choosing the Right Ingredients Understanding Nutritional Needs One of the most important things I learned while diving into homemade animal feed is how crucial it is to understand the nutritional needs of the animals you’re feeding. Just like us, they require a...
by Homesteader | May 13, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
1. Sustainable Food Source Quality Milk and Cheese You wouldn’t believe it until you try it, but goat’s milk is creamy and delicious. I started raising goats a few years back, and the milk I get is some of the best I’ve ever tasted. Plus, it’s...
by Homesteader | May 13, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Basic Animal Health Assessment Understanding Animal Behavior One of the first things I learned as a homesteader is that animals communicate in their own ways. By tuning into their behavior, you can get a pretty good idea of their health status. For example, if a...
by Homesteader | May 13, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Evaluate Your Security Needs Identify Vulnerable Areas When I first started thinking about securing my homestead, the first step was to really take a good look around. I walked the property, noting spots that seemed sketchy or easy to break into. It helped me...
by Homesteader | May 13, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Creating Awareness about Urban Beekeeping Educational Campaigns One of the first steps I took in launching our urban beekeeping initiative was focusing on education. Trust me; many people have no clue about the incredible world of bees! So, creating various...
