Even if you’re only gone a couple of days, things can go sideways fast on a homestead. A busted fence, a dry water trough, or a sick animal can all go unnoticed if no one’s keeping an eye on it. A little prep goes a long way toward making sure you’re not coming home to…
Livestock trailers see a lot of action, but when they’re not in use, they’re often treated like a storage shed. That’s a mistake. Leaving the wrong things inside can attract pests, cause damage, or leave you scrambling next time you need it. If you want your trailer to stay ready, safe, and easy to use,…
Moving livestock sounds straightforward—open a gate, lead them over, close it again. But a lot can go wrong if you rush it or overlook key details. Stress, injury, or escape can all happen faster than you think, especially if the animals aren’t used to handling. Whether you’re separating animals, rotating pasture, or expanding their space,…
A good nesting box setup keeps your hens laying where they’re supposed to, helps prevent broken eggs, and makes cleanup easier. But it doesn’t take much to throw the whole thing off. Hens are picky, and once something about the setup starts bothering them, they’ll lay somewhere else—or stop laying altogether. If you’ve been dealing…
A little work up front can save you a lot of headaches when weather shifts or predators show up. Chicken coops wear down over time—doors swell, latches rust, and ventilation gets blocked. These aren’t things to wait on. Doing a few small upgrades now can make daily chores easier and help you avoid damage, sickness,…
Having the right setup outside the run can save you a lot of time—and help keep the inside of the coop cleaner too. If you’ve got to haul feed, tools, or water from across the yard every time you check on your birds, you’ll wear yourself out. A few smart additions right outside the run…
A coop that gets soaked too often will turn into a mess fast. Chickens don’t do well in damp conditions—they need dry bedding, solid footing, and airflow that doesn’t let water creep in. Some things seem fine to keep inside the coop, but once the rain rolls in, they cause more problems than they solve….
Some of the worst feeding mistakes happen when people assume animals can eat anything. But certain scraps, treats, or “natural” foods can wreck their health fast—or even kill them. Moldy Bread or Hay If it smells off, toss it. Mold spores are deadly to goats, cows, and chickens. Even a little mold can cause neurological…