If you’ve got livestock, you’ve dealt with your fair share of problems—sick animals, pesky flies, bloat, you name it. And if there’s one thing you learn fast, it’s that not every issue needs an expensive fix or a last-minute trip to the feed store. A lot of the time, the best solutions are the simple…
When we built our first coop, we thought we had everything figured out—until the first big rain turned the run into a swamp and a raccoon found its way in a week later. It’s one of those things you learn real fast: what looks good on paper doesn’t always work when you’ve got actual chickens…
When you’re living the homestead life, you need a vehicle that can do more than just get you from point A to B. You need something tough, reliable, and easy on the wallet. Whether it’s hauling feed, pulling trailers, or crawling through muddy backroads, a good 4×4 makes the job a whole lot easier. Here…
If you’re raising chickens, ducks, goats, or anything else with a heartbeat, you already know predators show up fast — and usually at the worst times. Raccoons, coyotes, foxes, stray dogs, even bobcats — they’re all a real threat. Having the right gun ready can make the difference between protecting your animals or losing them….
Raising chickens doesn’t have to drain your wallet, but it’s easy to blow cash on stuff you don’t actually need. Between Pinterest-perfect coops and overpriced accessories, a lot of people spend more time shopping than actually caring for their birds. Chickens are simple animals. Give them the basics, and they’ll thrive. But cut corners in…
A quarter acre might not sound like much, but you can raise a surprising amount of food on it if you use the space right. You don’t need 40 acres and a tractor to start homesteading—what matters more is how you plan, rotate, and manage what you’ve got. Whether you’re working with a big backyard…
You don’t need acres of pasture or a backyard full of chickens to start homesteading. A lot of the most useful skills can be learned right in your kitchen or on a windowsill. If you’re stuck in an apartment or just don’t have land yet, that doesn’t mean you have to wait to get started….
If you’re working a few acres, you don’t need a giant machine taking up half your land. A good compact tractor can handle everything from mowing and tilling to hauling firewood without feeling like you’re driving a tank. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to upgrade your setup, here’s a list of compact tractors…
When you live out in the country, you can’t afford to mess around with unreliable gear — and that goes double for your firearms. Whether it’s keeping predators away from the livestock, putting food on the table, or just feeling a little safer when help is miles away, you need guns that you can count…
We’ve gotten used to letting modern conveniences do the heavy lifting. But truth is, a lot of the skills our grandparents relied on are still worth knowing—especially if you’re trying to live more self-reliantly. These aren’t survival gimmicks. They’re practical, proven ways to take care of yourself when things don’t go as planned. If you’re…