No matter how big your garden or bountiful your hunting opportunities, at some point you will probably consider raising livestock as your own sources of meat on your homestead. Whether you are raising chickens or you decide that raising goats is best for your homestead there are some pro's and con's you will need to know beforehand for any livestock option you use. And because …Continue Reading
Raising Rabbits
Everything You Need To Know About Raising Meat Rabbits On Your Homestead
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While it might be faced with hesitation, raising meat rabbits on the homestead can prove to be a rewarding experience that contributes to a lifestyle of sustainability. It also provides you with an easy and reliable lean meat source over which you have direct control, leading to a healthier diet. Raising Meat Rabbits On Your HomesteadRabbit Breeds When beginning the …Continue Reading
How to Butcher a Rabbit The Humane Way | Homesteading
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Want to know how to butcher a rabbit humanely? Whether you're raising them for food or planning to go off the grid, it's an important skill any homesteader who is keen on harvesting their own protein should know.— This post is courtesy of SurvivalLife.com and shared with permission — Homesteading Skill: How to Butcher a Rabbit Humanely In my last article, I wrote about …Continue Reading
Homemade Farm Feed | 3 Recipes For The Natural Farmer
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Raising farm animals, or animals in general for that matter, can become costly when it comes feeding time. There is also the ugly truth that much of the store bought farm feed may have traces of chemicals, and honestly, who knows what is really in there. This is why there is such a need to learn and understand how to make your own homemade farm feed. Homemade Farm Feed I …Continue Reading
Understanding Animal Behaviors On and Off The Farm
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Ever wish you could understand animal behaviors? What are your animals thinking? What's really going on in those curious little brains? Here's some things to keep in mind - on and off the farm. As told by one of our expert homesteaders. …Continue Reading
