Raising animals is rewarding—but some of their behavior will leave you staring into the distance, wondering what on earth you got yourself into. These habits are weird, frustrating, or downright disgusting, and nobody prepares you for them. Chickens Eat Each Other’s Eggs It starts with a crack, then full-blown egg-eating chaos. Once they get a…
Buying land sounds like the dream—and it is, but it’s not all sunsets and freedom. There are real-world issues that don’t show up in the listing photos. Here’s what usually catches people off guard. You Still Need Permits Even way out in the country, building codes and inspections apply. If you think you’re exempt from…
Homesteading can save you money in the long run, but it’s easy to burn through your budget if you make the wrong moves early on. The biggest expenses often come from overconfidence, poor planning, or plain impatience. Here’s what to avoid if you don’t want your “simple life” turning into an expensive one. Starting Too…
Once you start keeping livestock, your habits change fast. It’s not about being frugal—it’s that you realize how many things you don’t actually need anymore. Here’s what typically goes first. Store-Bought Eggs Those pale, watery eggs at the store don’t compare. Once your hens start laying, you’ll never want to go back. Bonus: You know…
Country living has its own set of challenges, sure. But there’s a long list of stressors that just disappear once you leave city limits. If you’ve been running on fumes, here’s what you’ll finally leave behind. Constant Traffic You won’t miss sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic just to go five miles. In the country, a “busy…
There’s a difference between craving a break and needing a full-on life change. If any of these sound familiar, you’re probably past the point of city burnout—and it might be time to make your move. You’re Over the Noise If every honk, siren, or late-night bass thump makes you want to scream, that’s a red…
There are things nobody tells you until you’re out here figuring it out yourself. Some are funny. Some are frustrating. All of them hit different when the closest store is 30 minutes away and your internet cuts out in a thunderstorm. Gas Cans Are Gold You don’t realize how often you’ll need fuel for something—mowers,…
There’s a kind of peace you don’t realize you’re missing until you step out of the noise. The country doesn’t just offer more space—it changes how your day feels, how you sleep, and how you breathe. If you’ve ever caught yourself fantasizing about ditching the traffic and the chaos, these are the things that’ll make…