Empowering Your Homestead: Choosing the Right Livestock
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Empowering Your Homestead: Choosing the Right Livestock

Ah, the joys of homesteading! There’s nothing quite like the feeling of being in sync with the land, growing your own food, and yes, raising your own livestock, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves; choosing the right livestock is a decision that can make or break your sustainable homestead. It’s not just about what…

From Egg Layers to Meat Birds: The Top Chicken Breeds for Small-Scale Farming
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From Egg Layers to Meat Birds: The Top Chicken Breeds for Small-Scale Farming

Raising chickens on a homestead can be a rewarding experience for many reasons. They provide fresh eggs and meat, pest control, and help with garden fertilisation.  As a budding smallholder and homesteader myself, I can attest to the joy that comes with watching these feathered friends roam freely around. I was lucky enough to be…

Is Raising Chickens Cheaper Than Buying Eggs?
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Is Raising Chickens Cheaper Than Buying Eggs?

Inexpensive backyard chickens have been gaining popularity in recent years as people look for ways to save money on groceries, but is raising your own chickens really cheaper than buying eggs from the store? The cost of raising chickens and the cost of buying eggs can vary depending on a number of factors. However, in…